What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Medical Expert position at Petco?
About Our Culture:
Petco is committed to creating a positive and inclusive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Full Service Veterinarian who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and building strong relationships with our clients and community partners. As a key member of our hospital team, you will be responsible for providing routine and complex dental procedures, documenting patient information, participating in rounds, and taking direct supervision from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and complex dental procedures, including full dental examinations, evaluations of dental radiographs, simple and complex extractions, and oral surgical procedures.
- 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 detailed fashion, according to practice convention.
- Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at beginning and end of shifts, disseminating knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication provided hospital partners, to both the patient and the client.
- Take direct supervision from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director in all activities related to the care of individual patients, upholding standards set forth in the Petco Veterinary SOPs.
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 Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start 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 telephone and computer skills, be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
