Veterinarian Hospital Medical Leader

Petco•State College, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Petco is a health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. With 29,000 partners and over 1,500 pet care centers, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, Petco is dedicated to purpose-driven work. Vetco Total Care Hospital Medical Leaders are responsible for ensuring the highest level of patient care and client experience, driving continuous improvement in clinical skills, and fostering a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work culture. They also review hospital P&L and collaborate with medical and operations field leaders to enhance hospital performance, efficiency, and care quality. Vetco Total Care hospitals are equipped with advanced technology, including cloud-based practice management software, digital and dental x-ray, Idexx, Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound, Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI, VMED Vet-Dop2 Doppler Blood Pressure System, and VETSCAN IMAGYST, enabling comprehensive care. This includes routine, diagnostic, and complex procedures such as radiographs, ultrasounds, dental extractions and prophylaxis, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals. The role offers opportunities for professional growth through paid continued education and leadership training, allowing for autonomous medical practice and the utilization of full experience and skills. Hospital Medical Leaders build relationships with pet parents, model respect and empathy, and receive support from local medical directors and a team of licensed veterinary technicians and assistants. The position also offers flexible schedules, open time off, no noncompetes, and no on-call shifts to support work-life balance.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Veterinarian
Proficiency in routine, diagnostic, and complex veterinary procedures
Demonstrated leadership skills

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest level of patient care and client experience
Drive continuous improvement in clinical skills
Cultivate a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work culture where all people feel welcome
Review hospital P&L
Partner with medical and operations field leaders to drive hospital performance, efficiency and exceptional care quality
Deliver the highest standards of care, including routine, diagnostic and complex procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds, dental extractions and prophylaxis, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals
Practice true autonomous medicine, utilizing all experience and skills
Build relationships with pet parents and model respect and empathy

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(K) and company match
Production and quarterly bonuses
Sign-on and relocation bonuses for many roles
Generous discounts in store, grooming, training, hospital services – plus travel, entertainment, insurance, and fitness perks
Opportunity to invest in stock options and receive stock shares/LTI
Open- and paid- time off with no negative accruals
Flexible schedule options
No on-call, no late nights or overnights
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and mental health insurance and resources for you and your loved ones
Fertility and family-planning assistance
Paid parental leave
Pet bereavement
$3500 paid CE for full-time veterinarians
100% DEA reimbursement
Subject Matter Expert training in dentistry, dermatology, and nutrition
Mentorship available
Medical leadership and business training
Career advancement opportunities