Hospital Medical Leader (Lead Veterinarian)

Name of Employer: Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.

Position Title: Hospital Medical Leader (Lead Veterinarian)

Position Location: Vetco Total Care - 9078 SE Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR 97015

Summary of Duties: Serve as lead of hospital veterinary team. 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. Mentor and coach hospital veterinarians to drive continuous improvement in clinical skills, client communication, team collaboration and standard of care. Conduct regular review of electronic medical records of direct reports regarding patient decisions and provide feedback and direction as a means to elevate patient care.

Qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or foreign equivalent and 5 years of experience as a Veterinarian.

Licensure requirements:

Active Oregon 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 the following:

1 year of experience performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals; 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; and medical record documentation.

Any and all experience may be gained concurrently

CONTACT: Individuals interested in applying for the position may email a resume with Job #BM0331 to valerie.giroux@petco.com.