Associate Veterinarian

Petco•Kaneohe Winward Oahu, HI

11d•$83,700 - $177,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality medical and surgical care to patients at a Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospital. The role involves examining, diagnosing, and treating pets; providing preventive care; performing routine and complex surgeries and dental procedures; and creating treatment plans for hospitalized patients. The veterinarian documents patient care in medical records and helps ensure continuity of care when patients transition to overnight or referral-hospital 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 position contributes to a productive practice and a cohesive, well-trained team, and helps promote patient well-being, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. Although the role has no direct supervisory responsibilities, the veterinarian is considered a de facto leader in the hospital. Most duties take place in a Vetco Total Care veterinary hospital, with substantial direct contact with clients and their pets. The position involves bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary, and standing for extended periods. The veterinarian regularly communicates with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies providing products or services used by the practice.

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 hire.
Comfort performing anesthesia and routine surgeries, including canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compassionate and sympathetic manner, with the ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor 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 that support prompt diagnosis of patient problems.
Ability to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 pounds as necessary, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

Examine patients, diagnose and treat diseases, and provide preventive care based on each patient's signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
Use a problem-based approach for each patient, including developing a problem list, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments based on test results.
Document patient observations, examination and diagnostic findings, treatments, medications, client interactions, and tentative and confirmed diagnoses in the medical record.
Perform routine and complex surgical procedures, including spays and neuters, abdominal explorations, and mass removals.
Perform routine and complex dental procedures, including dental examinations, evaluation of dental radiographs, extractions, and oral surgery.
Develop treatment plans for patients receiving day hospitalization.
Transition patients to overnight care when needed and communicate with referral hospitals to support continuity of care.
Participate in rounds as the incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
Share knowledge with hospital staff to improve care and communication for patients and clients.
Follow Petco Veterinary SOPs and respond to direction and feedback from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director.
Perform additional duties as assigned.