What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Specialist position at Petco?
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company that focuses on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and partners. We're committed to making a real difference, creating exciting career paths, and nurturing well-being.
Veterinarian Role at Petco
We live by our core values: we love all pets like our own, we're the future of the pet industry, we improve lives, we drive outstanding results together, and we welcome everyone as they are.
As a veterinarian at Petco's Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, you'll be immersed in quality care – for pets and people alike. You'll work with quality equipment, supportive medical leaders, and a skilled paraprofessional team who are encouraged to expand their skills.
Our veterinarians are dedicated to exceptional patient and customer experiences. They understand that every team member has the power to create an exceptional experience.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills, able to expeditiously diagnose patient problems. They will also have a passion for creating a high-quality standard of care, focusing on employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional patient care through physical examinations, diagnoses, and preventive care.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans based on complete problem-based assessments.
- Perform routine and complex surgical procedures, including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
- Communicate effectively with referral hospitals and clients.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
- Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state where the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
- Current DEA license.
- USDA Category I Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.
Work Environment:
This role requires regular communication with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies providing products/services used by the practice. The majority of job duties take place in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full-service hospital, requiring bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing for long periods.
