Associate Veterinarian or Hospital Medical Leader

Petco Animal Supplies Stores•Fairfield, CA

76d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for an Associate Veterinarian or Hospital Medical Leader at a brand-new Vetco Total Care hospital. The position emphasizes practicing autonomous medicine with support from local Veterinary Area Medical Directors, rather than following cookie-cutter protocols. Success is measured by the quality of care provided, not by the number of appointments scheduled. The role offers flexibility in working hours, with full-time schedules starting at 30 hours per week. It also provides leadership development, paid continuing education, career advancement opportunities, and open paid time off with no negative accruals. There are no on-call or overnight shifts, and the hospital closes for lunch and by 6:00 p.m. every night. The company aims to create a collaborative hospital environment with strong doctor-to-support-staff ratios, credentialed veterinary technicians, skilled support staff, and ongoing training. Bonus opportunities are available for the entire hospital team.

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.
Passionate about practicing high-quality medicine.
Care as much about people as you do patients.
Desire to build a team where everyone feels respected, supported, challenged, and excited to come to work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and sympathetic, and able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Fear Free Certified

Responsibilities

Practice autonomous medicine with support from local Veterinary Area Medical Directors.
Lead a hospital where exceptional medicine always comes first.
Hire and mentor your team.
Shape the medical standards.
Create a culture people genuinely love.
Focus on patients, your team, and great medicine.
Perform anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.