Petco Animal Supplies

Associate Veterinarian or Hospital Medical Leader

Petco Animal Supplies$83K — $177K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited school
  • Active veterinary licensure in the state of practice
  • DEA and Controlled Substance Licenses where applicable
  • USDA Category I Accreditation (minimum) or ability to obtain within two months
  • Proven surgical skills including routine procedures (spays, neuters, mass removals, dentals)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to high-quality veterinary care and team dynamics

Responsibilities

  • Build and mentor an effective veterinary team
  • Set and uphold medical standards in the hospital
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive work culture
  • Provide exceptional medical care to pets and their owners
  • Participate in leadership development and continued education
  • Utilize local veterinary directors for support without strict protocols
  • Manage hospital operations with a patient-first focus

Benefits

  • Quarterly production bonuses
  • Up to $75,000 sign-on bonus
  • Open time off with no negative accruals
  • Flexible scheduling options starting at 30 hours per week
  • No on-call or overnight shifts
  • Lunch breaks and closing by 6:00 p.m. nightly
  • Paid continuing education and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Quarterly Production Bonus & Up to $75,000 Sign-on Bonus

Corporate? Technically. Corporate-feeling? Not even close.
If you've been avoiding corporate veterinary medicine...we get it.

You became a veterinarian to practice great medicine-not to chase quotas, rush appointments, sit through endless meetings, or have someone hundreds of miles away tell you how to do your job.

That's not us.

Vetco Total Care was founded by veterinarians and built for veterinarians. We believe the people making medical decisions should be...veterinarians.

That's why we're opening this brand-new hospital and looking for Hospital Medical Leaders or Associate Veterinarians to build something different from day one. Build the hospital you've always wanted to work in.

This isn't about stepping into someone else's culture.
It's about creating your own.

You'll hire and mentor your team, shape the medical standards, create a culture people genuinely love, and lead a hospital where exceptional medicine always comes first.
We'll handle payroll, HR, operations, licensing, and administrative support.
You focus on patients. Your team. Great medicine.
Everything else? We've got it.

Here's what "different" actually looks like.
Practice autonomous medicine with support from local Veterinary Area Medical Directors-not cookie-cutter protocols.
No sales quotas. Your success is measured by the quality of care you provide-not how many appointments you squeeze into a day.
Flexibility that actually means flexibility. Want to work full time? Great. Want to work part time? Great. Full-time schedules start at just 30 hours per week because we know life doesn't stop when you leave the hospital.
Leadership development, paid continuing education, and career advancement opportunities.
Open time off.

No negative accruals.
No on-call or overnight shifts.
We close for lunch-and by 6:00 p.m. every night.

The least corporate corporate veterinary hospital you'll ever work in.
We're big enough to offer the support, benefits, technology, and career opportunities you deserve.

We're intentional about making sure it never feels like you're just another employee number.

Our hospitals are built around relationships, collaboration, trust, and giving veterinarians the freedom to practice the medicine they trained for.

No unnecessary bureaucracy.
No micromanagement.
No ego.
Just good people doing great work together.

A great hospital starts with a great team.
We know exceptional medicine depends on exceptional support.

That's why we're committed to building a collaborative hospital with:
  • Strong doctor-to-support-staff ratios.
  • Credentialed veterinary technicians and skilled support staff.
  • Ongoing technician training and continuing education.
  • A team-first approach where everyone is encouraged to grow their skills.
  • Bonus opportunities that benefit the entire hospital team.

    Meet Dr. Kanwarjit Singh Boparai, Area Medical Director
    Dr. Kanwarjit Singh Boparai brings more than 20 years of veterinary experience in small animal general practice, relief medicine, and veterinary technician education. Born and raised in Northern California, Dr. Boparai is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care and is also Fear Free Certified.

    His approach is simple: always do what is best for the pet while thoughtfully considering each family's unique circumstances. He encourages the same commitment from his teams, creating a culture built on empathy, collaboration, and exceptional medicine.

    Throughout his career, Dr. Boparai has worked in more than 50 hospitals, gaining valuable perspectives and sharing best practices with veterinary teams along the way. As an Area Medical Leader, he enjoys supporting doctors and hospital teams, empowering them to grow, thrive, and deliver outstanding care to pets and the people who love them.


Requirements

Who we're looking for:

  • You're passionate about practicing high-quality medicine.
  • You care as much about people as you do patients.
  • You want to build a team where everyone feels respected, supported, challenged, and excited to come to work.
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • You're compassionate and sympathetic, and are able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
  • You are comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
  • You have your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
  • You have an active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
  • You have a current DEA license.
  • You have a current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
  • You have USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.


Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

$83,700.00 - $177,700.00

/ year

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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About Petco Animal Supplies

Petco Animal Supplies is a retail chain that specializes in pet supplies and services. The company was founded in 1965 and has over 1,500 locations across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Petco offers a wide range of products for pets, including food, toys, and grooming supplies. The company also provides services such as dog training and veterinary care. Petco is privately held and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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26,000 employees
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Founded
1965

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