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Petco · 1 month ago

Part-Time Flex Veterinarian

3741 - Union Square, NY

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60/hr - $96/hr

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. The Part-Time Flex Veterinarian will provide excellent patient care, including physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and communicating effectively with clients while ensuring continuity of patient care.

Animal FeedNutritionPet

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment

Provide excellence in client communication and service

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 detailed fashion, according to practice convention

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 to ensure continuity of patient care

Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at beginning and end of shifts

Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication provided hospital partners, to both the patient and the client

Performs additional duties as assigned

Assure continuity of care and all diagnostic testing follow up is performed or delegated, consistent with state practice act guidelines

Assure accurate controlled substance logbooks at end of each shift worked when utilized during your shift

Surgical and dental capabilities preferred- perform routine and complex surgical and dental procedures including (but not limited to) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals as well as simple and complex extraction and oral surgical procedures

Qualification

Doctor of Veterinary MedicineActive veterinary licensureCurrent DEA licenseUSDA Category I AccreditationSurgical skillsCompassionate demeanorComputer skillsCommunication skillsTeam playerProblem-solving skills

Required

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

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 (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date

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

Preferred

Preferred skillset in performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals

Benefits

Health and financial benefits

401K

Incentives

PTO

Company

Petco

Glassdoor3.0

Where the Pets Go. Celebrating 60 years of helping pets live their best life!

Founded in 1965

San Diego, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.petco.com/unleashed

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