Hospital Medical Leader at Petco

We Invite You  

Unleash your career.   

We’re a health and wellness company. Our mission is to improve the lives of pets, pet parents and each other.   

Vetco Total Care Hospital Medical Leadersensure the highest level of patient care and client experience, drive continuous improvement in clinical skills and cultivate a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work culture where all people feel welcome.  

Hospital Medical Leaders review hospital P&L and partner with medical and operations field leaders to drive hospital performance, efficiency and exceptional care quality.   

Vetco Total Care hospitals are fully equipped with the latest technology including cloud-based practice management and records software, digital and dental x-ray, Idexx, Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound, Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI, VMED Vet-Dop2 Doppler Blood Pressure System and VETSCAN IMAGYST enabling you and your team to deliver the highest standards of care. This includes routine, diagnostic and complex procedures including (but not limited to) radiographs and ultrasounds, dental extractions and prophylaxis, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.  

You will grow as a practitioner and a leader with paid continued education and leadership training. With the freedom to practice true autonomous medicine, you will utilize all your experience and skills and continue to learn.  

You will build relationships with pet parents and model respect and empathy.  

You will enjoy the support of local medical directors and a team of licensed and trained veterinary technicians and assistants. Plus, flexible schedules, open time off, zero noncompetes and no on-call shifts ensure you enjoy your life outside of work.   

We Support You  

Financial Wellbeing 

• Competitive salary   

• 401(K) and company match  

• Production and quarterly bonuses  

• Sign-on and relocation bonuses for many roles  

• Generous discounts in store, grooming, training, hospital services – plus travel, entertainment, insurance, and fitness perks  

• Opportunity to invest in stock options and receive stock shares/LTI  

Work-Life Sustainability  

• Open- and paid- time off with no negative accruals   

• Flexible schedule options  

• No on-call, no late nights or overnights  

Health & Wellness Support   

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and mental health insurance and resources for you and your loved ones  

• Fertility and family-planning assistance  

• Paid parental leave  

• Pet bereavement  

Career Growth  

• No noncompetes for veterinarians we hire   

• No sales quotas on wellness plans  

• $3500 paid CE for full-time veterinarians   

• 100% DEA reimbursement  

• Subject Matter Expert training in dentistry, dermatology, and nutrition  

• Mentorship available  

• Medical leadership and business training  

• Career advancement opportunities