Hospital Veterinarian
Company: Petco
Location: Manchester
Posted on: May 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together
to support the most exciting missions in the world!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 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 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 assignedNature 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 partner's
time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their
pets.Education/Experience:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from
an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or its equivalentActive
licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state in
which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start
dateCurrent DEA licenseCurrent Controlled Substance License, if
applicable, in state in which the hospital is located or ability to
obtain by start dateUSDA 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 dentalsMust
have excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust be
compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a
professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful
situationsMust have telephone and computer skillsMust be a team
player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer
creative ideas, and accept changePetco 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.RequiredPreferredJob Industries
Keywords: Petco, Manchester , Hospital Veterinarian, Healthcare , Manchester, New Hampshire
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