Senior Associate Veterinarian — Full‑Service Pet Care

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a licensed Veterinarian to join our Vetco Total Care hospital in California. You will provide high-quality patient care, perform anesthesia and routine surgeries, and collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver compassionate veterinary services.

This role requires a DVM, active state licensure, DEA and CS licenses, USDA accreditation, and strong communication. You will participate in rounds, document care, develop treatment plans, and contribute to an

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from AVMA-accredited school.
• Active state veterinary license in good standing.
• DEA license to handle controlled substances.
• Controlled Substance License as applicable.
• USDA accreditation or eligibility to obtain within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care through exams, diagnoses, and preventive care.
• Develop problem-based plans and differential diagnoses with appropriate treatments.
• Document observations, exams, diagnostics, treatments, and client interactions concisely.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures (spay/neuter, abdominal procedures, masses).
• Develop treatment plans for day hospitalization and coordinate with referral hospitals as needed.

Skills

DVM proficiency

Active licensure

DEA license

CS license

USDA accreditation

Surgical proficiency

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Telephone & computer skills

Team player

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. seeks a licensed Veterinarian to join our Vetco Total Care hospital in California. You will provide high-quality patient care, perform anesthesia and routine surgeries, and collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver compassionate veterinary services.

This role requires a DVM, active state licensure, DEA and CS licenses, USDA accreditation, and strong communication. You will participate in rounds, document care, develop treatment plans, and contribute to an