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PETCO Animal Supplies Stores
Dedham, Massachusetts

Hospital Medical Leader (Veterinarian)

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$139,800.00 - $223,700.00 Hourly

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. 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.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.

Pet 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.

Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through distinct experiences, products, and services.

Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

About Petco

We’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.

We Invite You

Unleash your career.

We’re a health and wellness company. Our mission is to improve the lives of pets, pet parents and each other.

Vetco Total Care Hospital Medical Leaders ensure the highest level of patient care and client experience, drive continuous improvement in clinical skills and cultivate a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work culture where all people feel welcome.

Hospital Medical Leaders review hospital P&L and partner with medical and operations field leaders to drive hospital performance, efficiency and exceptional care quality.

Vetco Total Care hospitals are fully equipped with the latest technology including cloud-based practice management and records software, digital and dental x-ray, Idexx, Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound, Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI, VMED Vet-Dop2 Doppler Blood Pressure System and VETSCAN IMAGYST enabling you and your team to deliver the highest standards of care. This includes routine, diagnostic and complex procedures including (but not limited to) radiographs and ultrasounds, dental extractions and prophylaxis, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.

You will grow as a practitioner and a leader with paid continued education and leadership training. With the freedom to practice true autonomous medicine, you will utilize all your experience and skills and continue to learn.

You will build relationships with pet parents and model respect and empathy.

You will enjoy the support of local medical directors and a team of licensed and trained veterinary technicians and assistants. Plus, flexible schedules, open time off, zero noncompetes and no on-call shifts ensure you enjoy your life outside of work.

  • We Support You
  • Financial Wellbeing
  • Competitive salary
  • 401(K) and company match
  • Production and quarterly bonuses
  • Sign-on and relocation bonuses for many roles

Generous discounts in store, grooming, training, hospital services – plus travel, entertainment, insurance, and fitness perks

  • Work-Life Sustainability
  • Open- and paid- time off with no negative accruals
  • Flexible schedule options
  • No on-call, no late nights or overnights
  • Health & Wellness Support
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and mental health insurance and resources for you and your loved ones
  • Fertility and family-planning assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet bereavement
  • Career Growth
  • No noncompetes for veterinarians we hire
  • No sales quotas on wellness plans
  • $3500 paid CE for full-time veterinarians
  • 100% DEA reimbursement
  • Subject Matter Expert training in dentistry, dermatology, and nutrition
  • Mentorship available
  • Medical leadership and business training
  • Career advancement opportunities

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

$139,800.00 - $223,700.00

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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Key Responsibilities

Ensure high-level patient care and client experience while cultivating a collaborative work culture. Review hospital P&L and partner with field leaders to drive operational performance and efficiency.

Requirements

Must be a qualified veterinarian capable of performing routine and complex medical and surgical procedures. Requires leadership ability to manage clinical skills and hospital performance.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineClinical LeadershipP&L ManagementSurgeryClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipMedical OperationsDiagnostic Procedures

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospital Medical Leader (Veterinarian) at PETCO Animal Supplies Stores a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$182k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $172k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

  • No call

Living in Dedham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$741k
Typical market rent
$3,099/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About PETCO Animal Supplies Stores

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Production and quarterly bonuses
Sign-on and relocation bonuses
Open and paid time off
Flexible schedule
No on-call, no late nights or overnights
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and mental health insurance
Fertility and family-planning assistance