Associate Veterinarian / Hospital Medical Leader (Sign on Bonus Available)

Petco Animal Supplies Stores•Richfield, MN

1d•$83,700 - $177,700•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian or Hospital Medical Leader for our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals. This role is highly immersive, focusing on quality patient care and teamwork. Veterinarians are supported by advanced equipment, medical leaders, and a skilled paraprofessional team encouraged to specialize in areas like dentistry and nutrition. Join a world-class organization dedicated to celebrating your success and advancing veterinary medicine. Hospital partners are responsible for creating an environment where patient needs are paramount, team members are empowered to provide exceptional experiences, conflicts are resolved promptly, and teamwork drives organizational success.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
Current DEA license.
Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.
Must be comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
Must have telephone and computer skills.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Nice To Haves

Ability to expand skill sets as subject matter experts in dentistry, nutrition and more.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
Utilize a problem-based approach including developing a complete problem list, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments based on diagnostic test results.
Document all patient observations, findings, treatments, client interactions, and diagnoses in the medical record concisely and in detail.
Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examination, evaluation of dental radiographs, and simple to complex extractions and oral surgical procedures.
Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on a complete problem-based assessment.
Transition patients to overnight care as needed and communicate effectively with referral hospitals for continuity of care.
Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
Disseminate knowledge to staff to improve the level of care and communication provided to patients and clients.
Perform additional duties as assigned.