Description
Build the kind of hospital people never want to leave.
Brand - new Vetco Total Care general practices hospital are coming to the PNW and we're looking for Hospital Medical Leaders and Associate Veterinarians to help build something truly special from day one. We have locations in: Vancouver, WA; Spokane, WA; and Gresham, OR.
Yes, you'll lead medicine—but you'll also help create the kind of workplace where people feel welcome, respected, supported, and excited to come to work every day.
We believe the best hospitals are built on more than great medicine. They're built on trust. On teamwork. On kindness. On people who have each other's backs during the hard days and celebrate the good ones together.
This is your opportunity to create a culture where every team member—from veterinarians and technicians to receptionists and assistants—feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work.
You'll help shape a hospital where collaboration is expected, learning is encouraged, empathy is a strength, and everyone contributes to exceptional patient care.
And because your time is better spent leading people and practicing medicine, we'll handle payroll, HR, operations, licensing, and administrative support so you can focus on your team, your patients, and the culture you're building.
Why veterinarians choose Vetco Total Care—and stay.
Practice autonomous medicine with support from local Veterinary Area Medical Directors—no cookie - cutter protocols.
Full - time schedules start at just 30 hours per week to support work - life balance.
Leadership development, paid continuing education, and career advancement opportunities.
No non - compete agreements.
No negative accruals.
No on - call or overnight shifts.
We close for lunch—and by 6:00 p.m. every night.
A great culture starts with a great team.
As we build this new hospital, we're intentionally creating a team that's collaborative, inclusive, welcoming, and committed to helping one another succeed.
That means:
We treat each other with kindness and respect.
We value different perspectives and believe everyone deserves to feel like they belong.
We support one another through busy days and celebrate wins together.
We believe feedback should help people grow—not tear them down.
We work hard, laugh often, and never lose sight of why we chose this profession.
We hire talented people who lift others up. Life's too short for egos and unnecessary drama.
Our hospitals also offer:
Strong doctor - to - support - staff ratios.
Credentialed veterinary technicians and skilled support staff.
Ongoing technician training and continuing education.
A collaborative, team - based approach where partners are encouraged to expand their skills and expertise.
Bonus opportunities that reward the entire hospital team.
Meet Dr. Summer Wetzel, Area Medical Director
Dr. Summer Wetzel brings more than 20 years of veterinary experience across private practice, relief medicine, academia, and clinical teaching. Based in Huntington Beach, CA, she has helped open veterinary hospitals and partnered with teams to support their growth and success.
Passionate about developing doctors and building strong teams, Dr. Wetzel believes investing in people is the key to delivering exceptional care. While she loves surgery and exotic medicine, what inspires her most is working alongside teams who share her commitment to always doing what’s best for pets.
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.
Requirements
Who we're looking for.
You're an outstanding veterinarian—but just as importantly, you're the kind of doctor people want to work with.
You lead with empathy. You enjoy coaching and mentoring others. You believe psychological safety, mutual respect, and open communication create stronger teams and better patient care. You know that a positive culture doesn't happen by accident—it happens because doctors like you model it every day.
Sounds like you? Let’s talk!
For job requirements or to view our other hospital locations: visit our careers site: Veterinarian Opportunities at Petco
