Hospital Medical Leader

** Position

Purpose:

** The purpose of the Hospital Medical Leader position is to lead the hospital veterinary team in providing excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full-service hospital patients while offering phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Hospital Medical Leader represents the mission and commitments to all clients, veterinarians, and hospital and store partners.  All hospital partners are responsible for performing duties in a way that creates an environment in which:
· every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer and patient experience;
· exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization. Listed are the essential duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. The candidate  must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:
· Leadership/Management duties: o   Mentor and coach hospital veterinarians to drive continuous improvement in clinical skills, client communication, team collaboration, and standard of care. o   Understand and assure strict compliance of state practice act requirements for full-service veterinary hospitals.
· Clinical Care duties:
** Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

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* · Disseminate knowledge throughout team members to improve the level of care and communication provided by hospital, to both the patient and the client.
· Perform additional duties as assigned. In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the Hospital Medical Leader will take direct supervision from the Area Medical Director. The Hospital Medical Leader has discretion related to decisions regarding patient care, however, it is imperative that the Hospital Medical Leader upholds the standards set forth in the Petco Veterinary SOPs. The Hospital Medical Leader should expect to receive direction and guidance based on electronic medical record reviews from the Area Medical Director regarding patient decisions and should accept such feedback as a means to elevate patient care and client interactions in the hospital.

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.
** Education/

Experience:

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* · 1-3 years minimum of clinical veterinary experience.
· Experience mentoring and coaching veterinarians preferred.
· 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.
· Strong skills performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental cleanings.
· Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Must have telephone and computer skills.
· Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change. 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.
** Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience.

From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.
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