HOSPITAL VETERINARIAN
Company: Petco
Location: Providence
Posted on: September 22, 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 are Petco 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, working together
across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals,
hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and
two support centers. 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 oncelebratingyour 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 in 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
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