Part-Time Veterinarian

Petco; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health and wellness company as a Part-Time Veterinarian, where you'll provide exceptional care for pets in a supportive environment. You'll perform surgeries, develop treatment plans, and ensure top-notch service in a collaborative team setting. Petco values your expertise and offers a fulfilling career path focused on improving lives.

Qualifications

• Active veterinary license in the state or ability to obtain one.
• Current DEA and Controlled Substance Licenses, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care through examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.
• Perform routine and complex surgeries, including spays/neuters and exploratory surgeries.
• Document all clinical findings, treatments, and client interactions accurately.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

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Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents, and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self, and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people, and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. We’re committed to purpose-driven work, believing that what’s good for pets, people, and our planet benefits Petco.

At our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, the veterinarian role is highly immersive. Our veterinarians focus on quality care — for pets, their teams, and leadership. They are supported by advanced equipment (ultrasound in every hospital, heated hydraulic surgery tables, DDXR), experienced medical leaders, and a skilled paraprofessional team encouraged to expand their expertise in areas like dentistry and nutrition. Join a world-class organization that celebrates your success and supports your unique veterinary practice as you lead your team into the future of full-service veterinary care.

All hospital partners are responsible for creating an environment where:

• the patient’s needs always come first;
• every team member understands they can do what it takes to provide an exceptional experience;
• issues are addressed and resolved promptly;
• teamwork and shared goals benefit the entire organization.

Essential Job Functions

Listed are the primary duties and responsibilities required for this role. The incumbent must be able to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Provide excellent patient care through examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care based on individual patient needs.
• Develop comprehensive problem lists, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and treatments based on test results.
• Document all clinical findings, treatments, client interactions, and diagnoses accurately in medical records.
• Perform routine and complex surgeries, including spays/neuters, exploratory surgeries, and mass removals.
• Conduct dental procedures, including examinations, radiographs, extractions, and oral surgeries.
• Develop treatment plans for day hospitalization patients, coordinate overnight care, and communicate with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of care.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in rounds at shift start and end.
• Share knowledge to improve care and communication among staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervision and Leadership

The veterinarian operates under the supervision of the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director, maintaining high standards per Petco SOPs. They are expected to behave professionally and collegially, providing guidance and decision-making within their scope.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited school.
• Active veterinary license in the state or ability to obtain one.
• Current DEA and Controlled Substance Licenses, if applicable.
• USDA Category I Accreditation or completion within two months of hire.
• Comfort with anesthesia and routine surgeries.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• Compassionate, team-oriented, and adaptable to change.

Work Environment

Most duties are performed in the hospital, requiring physical activity such as bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing. Interaction with clients and pets is frequent.

Contacts

Regular communication with clients, specialists, and vendors.

Petco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected classes.