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Name of Employer: Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.
Position Title: Hospital Veterinarian III
Position Location: Vetco Total Care: 3327 S. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Summary of Duties: Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment. Utilize problem-based approach that includes developing complete problem list for every patient examined, complete list of differential diagnoses for each problem identified, 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 medical record in concise and detailed fashion, according to practice convention. Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including (but not limited to) 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. Communicate effectively with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of patient care. Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve level of care and communication provided hospital partners, to both patient and client.
Qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or foreign equivalent and 5 years of experience as a Veterinarian.
Licensure requirements:
Active California Veterinarian License without contingencies or ability to obtain by start date; Current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) license; and USDA Category I accreditation.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience with:
performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment; communicating treatment plans and exam findings to clients in a clear and compassionate manner; performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals and dentals; and medical record documentation.
CONTACT: Individuals interested in applying for the position may email a resume with Job #HR0604 to valerie.giroux@petco.com.
The pay range(s) below are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
$104,749 - $190,000/year. Exact rate of pay will be based on position, location, and experience level.
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.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
$86,580.00 - $184,080.00
/ year
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