Hospital Veterinarian II

PetCo-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Jeffersonville, IN
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Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals. Our veterinarian position is the most immersive role in the hospital, supported by quality equipment and a dedicated team. We are focused on purpose-driven work, believing that what's good for pets, people, and our planet is good for Petco.

  • 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 that includes developing a complete problem list for every patient examined, a complete list of differential diagnoses for each problem identified, a complete diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments based on interpretation of diagnostic test results.
  • Document all patient observations, findings of exams and diagnostics, treatments and medications, client interactions, and tentative and confirmed diagnoses in the medical record in a concise and detailed fashion.
  • 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, as well as simple and complex extractions and oral surgical procedures.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on complete problem-based assessment.
  • Transition patients to overnight care as needed and communicate effectively with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of patient care.
  • Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at beginning and end of shifts.
  • Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication provided to both the patient and the client.
  • 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 but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be 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.
  • Sign-on Bonus up to $100K
  • Health and financial benefits
  • 401K
  • Incentives
  • PTO
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