Hospital Veterinarian

Petco•Santa Ana, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Petco's Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, the veterinarian position is the most immersive role in the hospital. Hospital veterinarians are dedicated to providing quality care for pets and fostering a collaborative environment with their colleagues. They are supported by advanced equipment such as ultrasound in every hospital and heated hydraulic surgery tables, along with strong leadership and a skilled paraprofessional team encouraged to develop expertise in areas like dentistry and nutrition. This role offers an opportunity to lead a team through the next generation of full-service veterinary care within a world-class organization that values individual success and unique practice styles. Hospital partners are responsible for creating an environment where patient needs are prioritized, team members are empowered to provide exceptional customer and patient experiences, conflicts are resolved promptly, and teamwork drives organizational success.

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 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.

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 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 leading to confirmed or suspected diagnoses.
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 detail fashion, according to practice convention.
Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including (but not limited) 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 hospital partners, to both the patient and the client.
Performs additional duties as assigned.