Part-Time Veterinarian at Petco

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for 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 veterinarians provide the highest standards of care to pets and lead a collaborative, inclusive team. You will flourish in a state-of-the-art hospital equipped with the latest veterinary technology so you can provide everything from routine exams and preventive care to life-saving treatment and surgeries. Grow your career with paid continued education and leadership training and put your skills into practice with true autonomous medicine. You’re not locked into rigid protocols or a corporate care model. Focus on feline, exotics, or internal medicine if you choose.

Local medical leadership and a team of licensed and trained veterinary technicians and assistants support each hospital. Your personal wellness is valued, with flexible schedules and freedom from non-competes, on-calls and late nights, so you can nurture your life and loved ones outside of work.

How We Support You:

Financial

• 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

• Flexible schedule options

• No on-call, no late nights or overnights

• Open and paid time off with no negative accruals

Health & Wellness

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

• Fertility and family-building assistance

• Paid parental leave

• Pet bereavement

Career Growth

• No noncompetes for veterinarians we hire

• No sales quotas on wellness plans

• $3500 paid CE for FT veterinarians

• 100% DEA reimbursement

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

• Mentorshipavailable

• Leadership and business training

• Career advancement opportunities

Your Role

• Practice autonomous medicine to your comfort level in a modern, well-equipped hospital with a team of licensed and trained technicians and assistants.

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases and providing preventative care.

• Build relationships and communicate with pet owners on general care and wellness.

• Work closely with teammates and cultivate an inclusive, supportive, respectful and collaborative work culture.

• Perform routine, diagnostic and complex procedures including (but not limited to) radiographs and ultrasounds, dental extractions and prophylaxis, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.

• Utilize 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™

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.

$50.75 - $81.25

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see

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