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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.\nOur core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.\nPet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.\nFoster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services.\nLet’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.\nAbout Petco:\nWe’re proud to be \"where the pets go\" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.\nHealthier pets. Happier people. Better world. Our vision might sound lofty, but we believe it’s attainable when we obsess about providing complete care for our amazing pets. Our approach goes far beyond addressing our animals’ basic needs to support their physical, mental, social, and emotional needs. By being sure we take all these elements into consideration, we can help pet parents take the very best care of their pets.\nPosition Purpose:\nGain valuable experience in one of our state-of-the-art hospitals. Grow your skill set and explore future career paths while under direct supervision from one of our highly skilled doctors.\nIf you participate in our externship program, you can expect to be exposed to, or gain hands-on experience with a plethora of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and dental skills.\nVetco Total Care is committed to the development of veterinary students. As such we welcome the opportunity to participate in accredited Universities externship programs.\nPotential Services (Each Hospital Varies Based on Doctor/Mentor)\nAnesthesiology\n\nCardiology\n\nClinical Pathology\n\nDentistry (including DDXR)\n\nDermatology\n\nNeurology (limited)\n\nOphthalmology (limited)\n\nPathology (limited)\n\nImaging/Radiology/Ultrasonography\n\nSmall Animal Emergency Critical Care (limited)\n\nSmall Animal Medicine\n\nSmall Animal Surgery\n\nZoo/Exotic Animal Medicine (limited)\n\nEssential Responsibilities:\nWork closely with mentor for guidance and development of hands-on veterinary experience and knowledge.\nLearn components of the physical examination\n\nObserve (first) then assist during surgeries\n\nContinue to develop technical skills such as blood draws, fecal analysis, urine analysis, catheter setting, ET tube placement\n\nLearn all aspects of hospital environment by observing and participating in procedures with your mentor:\nReview patient history, differential, diagnosis and costs\n\nCreate treatment protocols\n\nCalculate drug dosages and fluid rates\n\nSupport mentor with client communication\n\nEnsure safety of pets, clients and team members by adhering to all medical standard operating protocols.\nGain understanding in safety and restraint procedures\n\nFollow sterility procedure\n\nUnderstand radiation and controlled substance compliance\n\nPerform only care that is outlined in a State Practice Act and only under direct supervision of a DVM &/or Licensed Veterinary Technician\n\nAll responsibilities and duties will be dependent on education level and experience.\n\nTimely submission of all paperwork and licenses required.\n\nEssential Job Skills:\nMust love dogs, cats and people too!\n\nTeam player who thrives in supporting the team in every way\n\nStrong observational and communication skills\n\nAbility to maintain a respectful and professional manner at all times\n\nInitiative: Willingness to learn and take direction\n\nProblem solving skills: ability to identify, analyze and provide solutions\n\nFlexibility: adaptable to changing situations\n\nSupervisory Responsibility:\nNone.\nWork Environment:\nVetco Total Care hospital located inside of a Petco pet care center.\n\nRemember to have fun! 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