Veterinarian
Company: Petco
Location: Cerritos
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
C ome work at a place where innovation and teamwork come
together to support the most exciting missions in the world 60K
Sign-On bonus Available Position Purpose: The purpose of this
patient-focused Veterinarian position inherently involves providing
excellent veterinary care to our Vetco Total Care full-service
hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The
Veterinarian represents the mission and values to all clients. Our
Veterinarian sets the tone within the technical and customer
support staff in the hospital, and is responsible, like all team
members, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the team. All
hospital staff are responsible for performing their duties in a way
that creates an environment in which: The patients 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 lifestyle and location on feline and canine
patients. 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 in order 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 in order to improve the level of care provided by
all, 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 incumbent will take direct
supervision from the Regional/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 Regional/Area Medical Director
regarding patient decisions and should accept such feedback as a
means to elevate patient care in our hospital. All hospital
veterinarians should work together in a collegial fashion and are
expected to behave in a professional and personable manner. 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 end 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. 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 partners 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 Education/Experience: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or its equivalent 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 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 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.
Keywords: Petco, Cerritos , Veterinarian, Healthcare , Cerritos, California
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