Veterinary Careers at Vetco Total Care in Peoria

Now hiring for our veterinary team at Vetco Total Care full-service Hospital in Peoria, IL

Join Our Team: A Fulfilling Career at Vetco Total Care in Peoria.

Discover a rewarding career with Vetco Total Care full-service hospitals in Peoria. We offer a highly collaborative, fully supported environment where veterinary professionals are empowered to deliver exceptional care. Whether you are a Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Assistant, you'll find a welcoming team dedicated to making a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of pets and the families who love them.

- - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible full-time and part-time schedules designed to support your life outside the clinic.
  - A Low-Stress Environment: Breathe easier with no non-competes, no negative accrual, zero sales quotas, and absolutely no on-call or after-hours shifts.
  - Predictable Hours: Your time is respected. Our hospitals close for lunch daily and end the day at 6:00 PM.
  - Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our flexible open and paid time-off policies.
  - Holistic Health Coverage: Gain peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for you and your family.
  - Benefits Designed to Support You: Generous Petco discounts on everything you need to keep your own pets happy and healthy including medicine, nutrition, supplies, toys, grooming services and training
  - Inclusive, Caring and Positive Culture: All people and pets are welcome, safe and celebrated for who they are.
  - Medical Autonomy: Veterinarians have the freedom to practice medicine autonomously. You are empowered to make the best clinical decisions across a spectrum of care - completely free from sales pressure.
  - Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, safe workplace that deeply values mutual respect, open communication, and genuine collaboration.
  - State-of-the-Art Facilities: Practice in modernized hospitals equipped with top-tier tools, including digital and dental X-ray, Vetology AI Radiograph Interpretation, Butterfly iQ+ Vet ultrasound, IDEXX labs, and Doppler, ensuring efficient and accurate diagnostics.
  - Streamlined Technology: Modern hospital management systems and cloud-based records save you time, letting you focus on what matters most- your patients.
  - Dedicated Local Support: Robust medical and operational support reduces your administrative burden, enabling you to focus entirely on practicing great medicine.
  - Continuous Career Growth: Expand your horizons with paid continuing education (CE), ongoing on-site training, paid scholarships, certification support, and clear pathways for career advancement.

Meet your Area Media Director, Dr. Cyrus Sepoy

Meet Dr. Cyrus Sepoy, Area Medical Director for Vetco Total Care, supporting veterinary teams throughout the Illinois-Wisconsin region. With more than 20 years of experience spanning small animal medicine, emergency care, surgery, research, teaching, and veterinary leadership, Dr. Sepoy brings a unique perspective shaped by a lifelong commitment to advancing the veterinary profession.

Dr. Sepoy began as a practicing veterinarian in India before expanding his clinical expertise through postgraduate studies at Oklahoma State University where he earned a master’s degree in veterinary biomedical sciences, gained advanced clinical experience in small and large animal medicine, and contributed to veterinary research.

Dr. Sepoy spent 13 years as an Associate Veterinarian in general practice, providing preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and comprehensive medical treatment, followed by 4 years as a multi-practice medical leader. His passion for supporting teams and improving veterinary care led him into hospital leadership roles where he focused on mentoring doctors, strengthening medical quality, and building collaborative hospital cultures.

Today, Dr. Sepoy brings that same commitment to Vetco Total Care, partnering with veterinary professionals to create an environment where doctors feel supported, empowered, and able to practice high-quality medicine.

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