Associate Veterinarian- Part-Time Flex

Petco•Cherry Hill, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary care in a Petco Vetco Total Care full-service hospital. The role includes examining patients, diagnosing and treating disease, delivering preventive care tailored to each pet, and maintaining clear communication with clients. Veterinarians use a problem-based approach to assessment and treatment, document care thoroughly, and develop treatment plans for hospitalized patients. They coordinate transitions to overnight care and communicate with referral hospitals to support continuity of care. The Veterinarian works under the direct supervision of the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director for patient-care activities, while exercising discretion in clinical decisions and following Petco Veterinary SOPs. The role contributes to a productive practice, high standards of care, a well-trained and motivated team, patient well-being, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities and works closely with the Hospital Office Manager.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Active veterinarian licensure without contingencies in the state where the hospital is located, or ability to obtain it by the start date.
Current DEA license.
Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable in the state where the hospital is located, or ability to obtain it by the start date.
USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation, or completion within two months of the hire date.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and sympathetic demeanor, with the ability to remain professional during emotional and stressful situations.
Telephone and computer skills.
Ability to work as a team player, learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
Excellent problem-solving skills to support timely diagnosis of patient problems.

Nice To Haves

Surgical and dental capabilities are preferred.
Preferred skills in anesthesia and routine surgery, including canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat diseases, and provide preventive care based on each patient's signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
Provide excellent client communication and service.
Use a problem-based approach to develop patient problem lists, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and appropriate treatments informed by test results.
Document patient observations, examination and diagnostic findings, treatments, medications, client interactions, and tentative and confirmed diagnoses in the medical record.
Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on complete problem-based assessments.
Transition patients to overnight care when needed and communicate with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of patient care.
Participate in rounds as the incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
Share knowledge with staff to improve care and communication with hospital partners, patients, and clients.
Ensure continuity of care and that diagnostic testing follow-up is performed or delegated in accordance with state practice act guidelines.
Ensure controlled-substance logbooks are accurate at the end of each shift when controlled substances were used during the shift.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Perform routine and complex surgical and dental procedures, if capable; examples include spays and neuters, abdominal exploratory procedures, mass removals, extractions, and oral surgery.