Associate Veterinarian

About Petco

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late‑night zoomies and everything in between.

We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet‑human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico,
250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive‑care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999
, we founded Petco Love, supporting thousands of local animal‑welfare groups and helping find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in‑store adoption events.

Our hospital veterinarians live and breathe quality – in the pets they treat and the people they work with. They are supported by state‑of‑the‑art equipment, quality leaders and supportive teams who expand their skill sets as subject‑matter experts in dentistry, nutrition and more. 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.

• 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, generating differential diagnoses, creating a diagnostic plan and implementing appropriate treatments based on test results.
• Document all patient observations, findings, treatments, client interactions and diagnoses in the medical record accurately and concisely.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures, including but not limited to spays/neuters, abdominal explorations and mass removals.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures, including full dental examinations, evaluation of radiographs and simple/complex extractions and oral surgical procedures.
• Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization, transition patients to overnight care when needed and communicate effectively with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve care and communication for both patients and clients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

All duties must be performed in a manner that prioritizes the patient’s needs, supports effective teamwork and resolves contentious issues promptly. Exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefit the entire organization.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA‑accredited school.
• Active licensure in the state of the hospital without contingencies or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Controlled Substance license (if applicable) or ability to obtain by start date.
• USDA Category I accreditation or completion within two months of hire.
• Experience performing anesthesia and routine surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals, dental procedures).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, sympathetic, and able to maintain a professional attitude during emotional and stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer proficiency.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques, offer creative ideas and accept change.

The majority of duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full‑service hospital. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing for long periods. A large amount of time is spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.

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.