Veterinary careers
There's more than one way to practice high-quality medicine.
Deliver comprehensive care in a Vetco Total Care general practice hospital, or focus on preventive services at Vetco Vaccination Clinics.
Vetco Total Care
Hospitals
Practice autonomous medicine (with no noncompete contract) in a general practice veterinary hospital. Provide high-quality veterinary care including wellness exams, preventive care, dental prophylaxis, outpatient and life-saving surgeries.
Vetco Vaccination Clinics & Hospital Relief
Enjoy total flexibility as an independent contractor. Select the shifts you want, at the locations that suit you, and for a rate that fits your needs! You’re in control of how you make an impact, whether that’s helping pets and pet parents at a Vetco Vaccination Clinic or offering relief at a full-service Vetco Total Care Hospital.
Veterinary Career Programs
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PACKS DVM Early Career Mentorships
PACKS is Vetco Total Care's comprehensive training and mentorship program that empowers early-career veterinarians. Learn more about the program and how it can support your career development.
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PACKS DVM Externship
Vetco Total Care's PACKS Externship program provides veterinary students with hands-on experience, mentorship and professional development in a general practice hospital setting.
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Veterinary Medicine Scholarships
Your veterinary career grows here with Petco’s full-tuition scholarship opportunities.
Get the inside scoop from our team
I love being a veterinarian at VTC because it allows me to focus on what truly matters—providing the best care for my patients while continuously learning and growing. At Vetco Total Care, the teamwork is unmatched, allowing me to collaborate with incredible professionals so I can focus on the medicine. The access to CE opportunities keeps me at the top of my game, ensuring I’m always learning and evolving to give every pet the care they deserve.
Dr. Rogers, Veterinarian, Vetco Total Care
I started working for Petco right after graduating vet school – I was excited and terrified. I was given an amazing mentor and had a wonderful support system that helped me grow as a doctor and develop my career.
Dr. Mitchell, Veterinarian, Vetco Total Care
Petco Total Rewards Benefits
Petco Total Rewards Benefits care for your total physical, emotional and financial wellness, as well as your loved ones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Better Together
Meet our amazing partner organizations and affiliates who make veterinary medicine a better place for all.
LMVA
We are a proud sponsor of Latinx VMA, which empowers Latinx professionals in veterinary medicine and support the next generation of Latinx veterinarians.
RACE
Petco + Vetco Total Care publish RACE-approved CE-credit courses. We also offer full time doctors CE stipends up to $3500 annually.
Pride VMC
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 Mangement certificates.
NATVA
Penn Foster Vet Tech Students are part of the NATVA student chapter, the governing body of the Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA) programs, helping delineate tasks between veterinary assistants and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians.
VMAE
We are a proud member of the VMAE which provides effective leadership within the veterinary profession.
Merck / MentorVet
Merck sponsors free MentorVet Lift memberships and access to other MentorVet programs for our early career veterinarians.
Petco Love
Petco Love, a national nonprofit, improves the lives of pets and their people. With nearly $380M invested, we’re creating a lifesaving nation.
Journey for Teams
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.
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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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Current Petco Partners
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