Hospital Veterinarian Flex

Petco•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Veterinarian provides medical care for patients at a Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospital. The role includes examining, diagnosing, and treating animals; providing preventive care; communicating with clients; and documenting patient care in the medical record. Veterinarians use a problem-based approach to identify patient issues, plan diagnostics, interpret results, and determine appropriate treatment. They develop plans for day-hospitalized patients, arrange transitions to overnight or referral care as needed, and ensure follow-up is completed. 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 collaborates with hospital colleagues and the Hospital Office Manager to support standards of care, team development, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction. Surgical and dental capabilities are preferred.

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 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.
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

Preferred ability to perform anesthesia and routine surgeries, including canine and feline spays and neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.
Surgical and dental capabilities, including routine and complex procedures such as spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory procedures, mass removals, simple and complex extractions, and oral surgery.

Responsibilities

Perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat diseases, and provide preventive care tailored to each patient's signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
Provide excellent client communication and service.
Develop complete problem lists, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and appropriate treatments based on diagnostic results.
Document patient observations, examination and diagnostic findings, treatments, medications, client interactions, and diagnoses in medical records.
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 support continuity of care.
Participate in rounds as the incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
Share knowledge with staff to improve the quality of care and communication with hospital partners, patients, and clients.
Ensure continuity of care and that diagnostic-test follow-up is completed or delegated in accordance with state practice act guidelines.
Maintain accurate controlled-substance logbooks at the end of each shift when controlled substances were used during the shift.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Work collaboratively and professionally with hospital colleagues and accept clinical guidance based on electronic medical record reviews.