Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k
employee discount
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a renowned retail chain dedicated to providing high-quality pet products, services, and veterinary care. Established over 60 years ago, Petco has grown into a trusted name in the pet care industry, operating more than 1,500 Petco stores across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, alongside 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals and numerous preventive care clinics. Petco is committed to fostering the pet-human bond through expert support, innovative products, and comprehensive veterinary services, ensuring pets live their best lives. The company prides itself on its core values: Pet First – Protect & Empower, Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond, and Let's Go! Own & Commit, which guide employees to prioritize pet needs, celebrate pet parenthood, and champion authenticity within the team.
The veterinarian role at Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, part of Petco's network, represents one of the most immersive and critical positions within the hospital setting. Veterinarians here are expected to deliver exceptional patient care by diagnosing and treating a wide range of animal health conditions, performing both routine and complex procedures, and providing preventive care tailored to each patient's lifestyle and environment. Supported by advanced medical technologies such as ultrasound, heated hydraulic surgery tables, and digital radiography, veterinarians work closely with a multidisciplinary team of paraprofessionals specialized in dentistry, nutrition, and more. This role demands a balance between medical expertise, compassionate client interactions, and collaborative teamwork to enhance both patient outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Veterinarians at Vetco Total Care also contribute significantly to the professional development of their peers by sharing knowledge, participating in clinical rounds, and embodying the hospital's high standards of veterinary care. While there is no direct supervisory responsibility attached to the position, veterinarians are viewed as de facto leaders within their hospital teams, expected to lead by example and uphold best practices as outlined in Petco's Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures. The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and adaptability to new techniques, making it a dynamic and evolving career opportunity.
This full-time position located in Katy, Texas, emphasizes a non-remote work environment where interaction with clients, their pets, and colleagues is frequent and meaningful. Petco offers a supportive atmosphere where veterinary professionals can thrive, influenced by a culture that values authenticity, wellness, and growth. Petco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, valuing inclusion and respect for all individuals. The veterinarian role offers a pathway to influence a vibrant community dedicated to animal welfare and professional veterinary excellence, promising both job satisfaction and the chance to make a tangible difference in pets' lives.
The veterinarian role at Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, part of Petco's network, represents one of the most immersive and critical positions within the hospital setting. Veterinarians here are expected to deliver exceptional patient care by diagnosing and treating a wide range of animal health conditions, performing both routine and complex procedures, and providing preventive care tailored to each patient's lifestyle and environment. Supported by advanced medical technologies such as ultrasound, heated hydraulic surgery tables, and digital radiography, veterinarians work closely with a multidisciplinary team of paraprofessionals specialized in dentistry, nutrition, and more. This role demands a balance between medical expertise, compassionate client interactions, and collaborative teamwork to enhance both patient outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Veterinarians at Vetco Total Care also contribute significantly to the professional development of their peers by sharing knowledge, participating in clinical rounds, and embodying the hospital's high standards of veterinary care. While there is no direct supervisory responsibility attached to the position, veterinarians are viewed as de facto leaders within their hospital teams, expected to lead by example and uphold best practices as outlined in Petco's Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures. The role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and adaptability to new techniques, making it a dynamic and evolving career opportunity.
This full-time position located in Katy, Texas, emphasizes a non-remote work environment where interaction with clients, their pets, and colleagues is frequent and meaningful. Petco offers a supportive atmosphere where veterinary professionals can thrive, influenced by a culture that values authenticity, wellness, and growth. Petco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, valuing inclusion and respect for all individuals. The veterinarian role offers a pathway to influence a vibrant community dedicated to animal welfare and professional veterinary excellence, promising both job satisfaction and the chance to make a tangible difference in pets' lives.
Job 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
- Comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Compassionate and sympathetic, able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
- Telephone and computer skills
- Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change
Job Qualifications
- 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
- Comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Compassionate and sympathetic, able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
- Telephone and computer skills
- Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change
Job Duties
- 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 to 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 hospital partners, to both the patient and the client
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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