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VETCO TOTAL CARE CAREERS

More choice. More freedom. More ways to practice.

Flexibility, Autonomy, and Community.

At Vetco Total Care, our full-service hospitals give veterinary professionals the freedom and flexibility to shape a career that works for them. We empower our teams to practice high-quality medicine with the support of state-of-the-art equipment and innovative resources within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Join our vibrant community of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, trained assistants, and support teams who are passionate about improving the lives of pets, people, and the planet.

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Veterinary Technician

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Veterinary Assistant

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Hospital Office Manager & Receptionist

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Petco Total Rewards Benefits

Petco Total Rewards Benefits care for your total physical, emotional and financial wellness, as well as your loved ones.

  • Health and Wellness

    • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
    • Gender-affirming care benefits
    • Adoption & fertility benefits
    • Flexible shifts & schedules
    • Generous time off & holidays
    • Employee Assistance Program with free, 24/7 mental health, legal & financial resources
    • Basic life & AD&D insurance
    • Pet bereavement
    • Paid parental leave

    Financial Wellness

    • Competitive pay
    • 401(K) + Company Match
    • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Employee referral rewards
    • Employee stock purchase program
    • Generous discounts: store, grooming, dog training & veterinary care

    Career Growth

    • Professional advancement opportunities
    • Business & leadership training
    • Collaborative & supportive environment

    Petco Discounts

    • 40% off Petco-owned brands
    • 20% or more off most in-store purchases & services
    • 10% off petco.com purchases
    • FREE Dog Training group classes
    • 20% off Grooming
    • 20% off vet services
    • Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brands

    *Benefits vary depending on role.

  • Benefits

    • FlexWork Bridge Plan – Medical Insurance, including unlimited $0 copay virtual care visits, Hospital & Accident Indemnity Plans
    • Competitive compensation packages
    • 401(K) + Company Match
    • Employee referral rewards
    • Employee Stock Purchase program
    • Flexible shifts & schedules
    • Employee Assistance Program with free, 24/7 mental health, legal & financial resources
    • Career advancement & leadership opportunities
    • Generous discounts: store, grooming, dog training & veterinary care

    Petco Discounts

    • 40% off Petco-owned brands
    • Promotional discounts up to 60% off provided by Petco brand partners
    • 20% or more off most in-store purchases & services
    • 10% off petco.com purchases
    • FREE Dog Training group classes
    • 20% off Grooming
    • 20% off vet services
    • Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brands

    *Benefits vary depending on role.

  • Health and Wellness

    • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
    • Flexible shifts & schedules
    • Flexible, open & paid time off
    • Employee Assistance Program with free, 24/7 mental health, legal & financial resources
    • Basic life & AD&D insurance
    • Supplemental benefits & insurance
    • Pet bereavement
    • Paid parental leave
    • Gender-affirming care benefits
    • Adoption & fertility benefits

    Financial Wellness

    • Competitive pay
    • 401(K) + Company Match
    • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Professional liability coverage
    • Employee referral rewards
    • Employee stock purchase program
    • Generous discounts to care for your pets
    • Up to 100% reimbursement of DEA license

    Career Growth

    • Leadership & development training
    • Free online courses & paid certifications
    • Up to $3500/year for continuing education
    • Ultrasound and equipment training
    • Veterinary student externships & early-career mentorship

    Petco Discounts

    • 40% off Petco-owned brands
    • 20% or more off most in-store purchases & services
    • 10% off petco.com purchases
    • FREE Dog Training group classes
    • 20% off Grooming
    • Veterinary services discounts
    • Petco Perks discounts on popular entertainment, fitness, travel, tech, home, auto & pet insurance brands

    Hospitals Equipped With

    • DDXR
    • Idexx
    • Butterfly iQ+ Vet handheld ultrasound
    • Vetology Radiograph interpretation AI
    • VetScan IMAGYST
    • Doppler
    • Surgical suite

    *Benefits vary depending on role.

GET THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM PETCO PARTNERS!

Dr. Elyse Pendergast in white coat with brown dog.
As an Area Medical Director, I’m visiting hospitals and I’m there for my teams, but also working from home. My schedule affords me flexibility in my other role as a new mom. I feel empowered by my leadership team to adjust my schedule as needed, and it’s honestly such a sense of freedom to balance work and life in a way that works best for me.

- Dr. Elyse Pendergast; Area Medical Director, Vetco Total Care

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I love training new veterinary professionals and making a positive impact on our industry. At Vetco Total Care, we’re empowered to create our own workflow and deliver care the way the doctor wants. Plus, we have fun, like spontaneous pancake parties! We’re not your average corporate practice; here, we can be our full selves and bring our talents together to provide the best care possible.

- Matt Goeben BS, LVT, RVT; Hospital Operations Manager, Vetco Total Care

Better Together.

Meet our amazing partner organizations and affiliates who make veterinary medicine a better place for all.

LVMA: Latinx Veterinary Medical Association

We are a proud sponsor of Latinx VMA, which empowers Latinx professionals in veterinary medicine and support the next generation of Latinx veternarians.

RACE: Registry of Approved Continuing Education, a service of the AAVSB

Petco + Vetco Total Care publish RACE-approved CE-credit courses. We also offer full time doctors CE stipends up to $3500 annually.

Pride MC: The LGBTQ+ Veterinary Medical Community

We are a proud sponsor and supporter of Pride VMC and their mission to create a better world for the LGBTQIA+ veterinary community.

Gender Identity Bill of Rights

We stand as a signatory of the Gender Identity Bill of Rights (GIBOR), which outlines the baseline rights needed for transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people to thrive in the veterinary profession.

Penn Foster

We sponsor fully-funded Veterinary Technician Associate degrees for our employees, and Veterinary Assistant & Practice Management certificates.

NAVTA: National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America

Penn Foster Vet Tech Students are part of the NAVTA student chapter, the governing body of the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) programs, helping delineate tasks between veterinary assistants and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians.

VMA: Veterinary Medical Association Executives

We are a proud member of the VMAE which provides effective leadership within the veterinary profession.

Merck sponsors free MentorVet Lift memberships and access to other MentorVet programs for our early career veterinarians.

Petco Love, a national nonprofit, improves the lives of pets and their people. With nearly $380M invested, we're creating a lifesaving nation.

We proudly sponsor Journey for Teams to help veterinary workplaces incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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