
External Referral Rewards Program
Help us grow our team!
MAKE A REFERRAL. MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Our External Referrals Rewards Program offers a chance for non-employees to earn referral rewards for helping us grow our team. Refer a veterinarian or a licensed veterinary technician to Vetco Total Care and earn up to $5000 per eligible referral.
QUALIFIED REFERRAL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THIS CRITERIA:
- Are DVMs licensed to practice in the U.S. - or -
- Are licensed/certified veterinary technicians eligible to work in the U.S.
- Are NOT currently a 1099/relief doctor with Vetco Vaccination Clinics/hospital relief.
- Are hired by Petco as a direct/W2 employee into one of the following roles:
- Full-time W2 veterinarians ($5000 reward)
- Part-time W2 veterinarians ($2500 reward)
- Full-time licensed vet techs ($1000 reward)
For full eligibility requirements, reward payouts and terms please read the Petco Non-Employee Referral Rewards Program Policy.
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My Petco Benefits
We take care of people with industry-leading health, wellness and financial benefits.
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Vetco Total Care Hospitals
We have a highly supportive work environment with outstanding flexibility, work-life balance and growth opportunities for veterinary professionals.
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Life @ Petco
We’re here to improve the lives of pets, pet parents and each other by fostering a welcoming, respectful and safe workplace where everyone belongs.
What are you waiting for? Submit a referral today!




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Our Commitment to People, Pets and Planet
We believe the passion for pets is universal. To better serve our diverse customers across our 1,500 Pet Care Centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals and 1700+ weekly Vetco vaccination clinics, we are intentional about bringing the skillsets and experiences that help us meet the needs of all pets and pet parents. From attracting bilingual talent needed to serve multicultural market segments to leveraging a variety of perspectives to help us innovate in a competitive and changing industry, we know diversity and inclusion are critical business drivers to help Petco meet the needs of all pet families.
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Planet
- Began transitioning in-store habitats from fluorescent to LED bulbs, resulting in energy savings.
- Reduced energy usage by more than 4 million kWh through our lighting curtailment program.
- In 2024, our recycling initiatives diverted nearly 400 tons of plastic from landfills.
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People
- Provided career or skills-related training to 98% of all employees.
- Sponsored more than 150 scholarships through our Petco/Penn Foster Scholarship Program and Latinx Veterinary Medical Association.
- Nearly 600,000 hours of training delivered to pet care center partners.
- Over 40% of General Manager and District General Manager positions filled by internal promotions.
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Pets
- Reunited more than 100,000 pets with their pet parents through Petco Love Lost.
- Helped save nearly 7 million animals through adoptions in Petco pet care centers
- Distributed more than 3.2 million free vaccines to pets via Petco Love.
- Invested nearly $410 million in lifesaving animal welfare work.
- Helped more than 4,000 animal welfare partners.

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