What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Care Professional at Petco position at Petco?
About Us
Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We operate 1,500 pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals.
Our Mission:
We are committed to creating an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
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 hospital partners, to both the patient and the client.
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.
