Hospital Veterinarian
Company: Petco
Location: Vancouver
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and
people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting
career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your
wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that
spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets,
people and our planet.
- We love all pets like our own
- We're the future of the pet industry
- We're here to improve lives
- We drive outstanding results together
- We're welcome as we arePetco 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, hundreds of preventive care
clinics and eight distribution centers. We're focused on
purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what's good for pets,
people and our planet is good for Petco.At our Vetco Total Care
Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, our veterinarian position is the
most immersive role in the hospital. - Our hospital veterinarians
live and breathe quality - in the pets they treat and the people
they work with. - They are supported by quality equipment
(ultrasound in every hospital, heated hydraulic surgery tables,
DDXR), quality supportive medical field leaders and a quality
paraprofessional team who are encouraged to expand their skill sets
as subject matter experts in dentistry, nutrition and more. - Come
join a world class organization focused on -celebrating -your
success and unique practice of Veterinary medicine as you lead your
team through the next generation of full-service Veterinary
Care.All hospital partners are responsible for performing duties in
a way that creates an environment in which:
- the patient's needs always come first;
- every team member understands that they have the power to do
what it takes to create an exceptional customer and patient
experience;
- contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur
when possible, or as soon as is possible;
- exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits
the entire organization.Essential Job Functions:Listed are the
essential duties and responsibilities that are required of this
position. This section includes the primary accountabilities or
duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to perform all the
following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable
accommodation:
- 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.Other Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.Nature of Supervision:In
all activities related to the care of individual patients, the
Veterinarian will take direct supervision from the Hospital Medical
Leader or Area Medical Director. The Veterinarian has discretion
related to decisions regarding patient care, however, it is
imperative that the Veterinarian uphold the standards set forth in
the Petco Veterinary SOPs. The Veterinarian should expect to
receive direction and guidance based on electronic medical record
review from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director
regarding patient decisions and should accept such feedback as a
means to elevate patient care in the hospital.All hospital
veterinarians should work together in a collegial fashion and are
expected to behave in a professional and personable manner.Planning
and Problem Solving:Problem solving is at the heart of veterinary
medicine, and it is expected that any successful candidate will
possess excellent problem-solving skills that allow expeditious
diagnosis of patient problems.Impact:This position will impact the
organization by contributing to the growth of a productive practice
while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. From an overall
hospital organizational standpoint, this position is critical to
ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated team.
The desired result is the creation of an optimal environment that
ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer
satisfaction.Supervisory Responsibility:This position has no direct
supervisory responsibilities, however, as stated above the
Veterinarian is a de facto leader in the
hospital.Education/Experience
- 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.Work
Environment: The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco
Total Care veterinary full-service hospital. Position requires
bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and
standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner's
time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their
pets.Contacts:This position will regularly communicate with
clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide
products and/or services that the practice utilizes.Petco Animal
Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any
other protected classification.The pay ranges outlined below are
presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These
ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation
based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates
will depend on factors such as position, location, level of
experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the
regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay
range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate
applied.$83,700.00 - $177,700.00/ yearFor a more detailed overview
of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits,
401K, incentives, and PTO -see
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