Associate Veterinarian- Part Time

Petco Animal Supplies Stores•Shrewsbury, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Petco, we are dedicated to helping pets live their best lives and are looking for passionate individuals to join our team. As an Associate Veterinarian at our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, you will be immersed in a high-quality environment, supported by excellent equipment, medical leaders, and a skilled paraprofessional team. This role offers the opportunity to lead your team and contribute to the next generation of full-service veterinary care. We foster an environment where patient needs are paramount, team members are empowered to create exceptional experiences, and conflicts are resolved promptly. Our core values emphasize putting pets and people first, fostering fun and connection, and owning commitments as a united 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.
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.

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 confirmed or suspected diagnoses.
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 hospital partners, patients, and clients.
Perform additional duties as assigned.