Associate Veterinarian

Petco•Baldwin, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality medical care at a Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospital. The role includes examining, diagnosing, and treating patients; providing preventive care; developing diagnostic and treatment plans; documenting care in medical records; and performing routine and complex surgical and dental procedures. Veterinarians help ensure continuity of care, communicate with clients and referral hospitals, and contribute to staff knowledge and a cohesive, well-trained team. The position is guided by the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director and must follow Petco Veterinary SOPs. There are no direct supervisory responsibilities, though the veterinarian serves as a de facto leader in the hospital. Most duties take place in a veterinary hospital and involve direct contact with clients and pets. The work requires bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds as necessary, and standing for extended periods. Compensation is listed as $95,600 to $203,000 per year, with actual pay dependent on factors including position, location, and experience.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Active veterinarian license without contingencies in the state where the hospital is located, or ability to obtain it by the start date.
Current DEA license.
Current state Controlled Substance License, if applicable, or ability to obtain it by the start date.
USDA Category I accreditation at minimum, or completion within two months of hire.
Comfort performing anesthesia and routine surgeries, including canine and feline spays and neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.
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 prompt diagnosis of patient problems.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care through physical examinations, diagnoses, treatment, and preventive care tailored to each patient's signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
Use a problem-based approach to develop problem lists, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and appropriate treatments based on test results.
Document patient observations, examination and diagnostic findings, treatments, medications, client interactions, and diagnoses in medical records.
Perform routine and complex surgical procedures, including spays and neuters, abdominal exploratory procedures, 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 maintain continuity of care.
Participate in rounds at the beginning and end of shifts as the incoming or exiting doctor.
Share knowledge with staff to improve the quality of care and communication with patients and clients.
Perform additional duties as assigned.