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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 district 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.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Hospital Leader On Duty provides excellent veterinary care to our full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Hospital Leader On Duty represents the mission and values of Petco to all pets and pet parents. Our Hospital Leader On Duty sets the tone with the technical and customer support partners in the hospital, and is responsible, like all partners, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Hospital Leader on Duty must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score) and record in the electronic medical record. HLODs will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs. Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian and the credentialed Veterinary Technicians.
- Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.
- Monitor and answer telephone lines, route calls appropriately, schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update client/patient records.
- Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician HLOD will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.
- Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
- Training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
- Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.
- Empowered to one task in hospital-Inventory ordering, Scheduling, etc.
- Monitor and assuming the task answering the practice phone and routing calls appropriately.
- Schedule appointments, when necessary, from callers or visitors to the practice.
- Monitor wait times and make accommodation as necessary during peak/busy times, or when medical staff is dealing with an emergency situation.
- Uphold and enforce all policies of Petco and Vetco Total Care.
- Oversee operations of Hospital and supervise the paraprofessional staff.
- Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
In all activities related to the care and handling of individual patients and clients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the Area Operations Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has immediate daily supervisory duties over our paraprofessional partners.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in a veterinary practice or sufficient experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills.
- Must have leadership capabilities.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
- Must have telephone and computer skills.
- Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner’s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
CONTACTS:
This position will regularly communicate with clients, service teams and management in both our Vetco Total Care Hospitals and Pet Care Centers.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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.
SALARY RANGE: $21.75 - $35.00
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 (opens in new window)
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.
LOCATION: 24413 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste 8, Torrance, CA 90505 United States
JOB TYPE: Full time
WORK ARRANGEMENT: Not Remote
INTRODUCTION
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 district 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.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Hospital Leader On Duty provides excellent veterinary care to our full-service hospital patients and phenomenal customer care to their owners. The Hospital Leader On Duty represents the mission and values of Petco to all pets and pet parents. Our Hospital Leader On Duty sets the tone with the technical and customer support partners in the hospital, and is responsible, like all partners, for fostering cohesion and motivation within the team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Hospital Leader on Duty must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Greet clients and patients arriving for appointments and escort them into an exam room, obtain weight and vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, pain score, body condition score) and record in the electronic medical record. HLODs will collect thorough patient histories and document the patient visit in the EMRs. Assist doctors with appointments (routine and emergency), surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia, under supervision from the veterinarian and the credentialed Veterinary Technicians.
- Perform patient restraint, obtain and process laboratory samples, handle and dispense medications at the direction of the veterinarian and help maintain the electronic medical record.
- Monitor and answer telephone lines, route calls appropriately, schedule appointments, provide client education, relay test results to doctor and clients, maintain and update client/patient records.
- Help prepare patients for surgical and dental procedures and assist doctor and/or veterinary technician in anesthetizing patients. Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician HLOD will maintain patients safely under anesthesia while monitoring vital parameters, help monitor patients during recovery and prepare them for hospital discharge or transfer to an overnight care facility.
- Under supervision of the veterinarian and/or veterinary technician, perform in-hospital treatments for sick patients including giving injectable and oral medications as well as intravenous fluid therapy; keep patients clean, watered, and fed (when indicated and directed by doctor), safely walk canine patients when necessary for elimination.
- Training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
- Keep hospital environment neat and clean; perform regular cleaning of environment based on necessity as well as based on a pre-determined maintenance schedule.
- Empowered to one task in hospital-Inventory ordering, Scheduling, etc.
- Monitor and assuming the task answering the practice phone and routing calls appropriately.
- Schedule appointments, when necessary, from callers or visitors to the practice.
- Monitor wait times and make accommodation as necessary during peak/busy times, or when medical staff is dealing with an emergency situation.
- Uphold and enforce all policies of Petco and Vetco Total Care.
- Oversee operations of Hospital and supervise the paraprofessional staff.
- Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
In all activities related to the care and handling of individual patients and clients, the incumbent will take direct supervision from the Area Operations Manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position has immediate daily supervisory duties over our paraprofessional partners.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Preferred to have at least 1-year previous experience working in a veterinary practice or sufficient experience to ensure excellent performance at the above-listed skills.
- Must have leadership capabilities.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
- Must have telephone and computer skills.
- Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The majority of job duties are conducted in the Veterinary Hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner’s time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.
CONTACTS:
This position will regularly communicate with clients, service teams and management in both our Vetco Total Care Hospitals and Pet Care Centers.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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.
SALARY RANGE: $21.75 - $35.00
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 (opens in new window)
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.
LOCATION: 24413 Crenshaw Blvd., Ste 8, Torrance, CA 90505 United States
JOB TYPE: Full time
WORK ARRANGEMENT: Not Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Practice Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Practice Manager role. A healthcare administration or business degree strengthens the petition. A general liberal arts degree creates RFE risk unless your transcript shows relevant coursework.
Target multi-site and hospital-affiliated practices
Large hospital systems and multi-location specialty groups have dedicated HR and immigration counsel already in place. They're far more likely to absorb LCA and I-129 filing costs than a single-physician private practice with no prior sponsorship history.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Practice Manager roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out practices that won't sponsor before you invest time in applications and interviews.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the Practice Manager SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your metro area, so knowing Level II and III figures protects you from an underpaid offer that creates compliance risk.
Get your offer letter to name the supervising physician
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Practice Manager role constitutes a true employer-employee relationship. An offer letter that explicitly names who supervises you and outlines reporting structure reduces the likelihood of an RFE challenging the specialty occupation classification.
Confirm your employer files within the cap registration window
H-1B cap registration opens in March each year for an October 1 start date. If your offer letter arrives in April, you're waiting 11 months for the next cycle. Clarify the employer's intended filing timeline before accepting.
H-1B Visa Practice Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Practice Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Practice Manager overseeing clinical operations, compliance, and multi-department budgets at a hospital system typically qualifies. A front-desk coordinator titled 'Practice Manager' at a small private practice likely won't. The job description and employer documentation carry significant weight.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Practice Manager positions?
Hospital systems, large specialty group practices, academic medical centers, and multi-site outpatient clinics are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations already have immigration counsel on retainer and regularly file LCAs. Single-physician offices and independent practices rarely sponsor because the legal and administrative overhead outweighs the hiring need. Migrate Mate lets you filter Practice Manager openings by confirmed H-1B filing history so you can focus on employers already set up to sponsor.
What happens to my H-1B status if the practice is acquired or merges with a larger health system?
If the acquiring organization is a successor employer that assumes the liabilities of the original LCA, your status may continue without a new filing under a successor-in-interest analysis. If the new entity is structurally different or the acquisition changes your job duties materially, the employer must file an amended I-129 before your role changes. Don't assume continuity without written confirmation from the new employer's immigration counsel.
Can my employer file H-1B premium processing for a Practice Manager petition?
Yes. Premium processing upgrades USCIS adjudication to 15 business days and is available for H-1B petitions regardless of occupation. Employers aren't required to offer it, but many do when a role needs to be filled quickly or when the specialty occupation argument is complex and faster adjudication reduces operational risk. You can request it, but the employer must pay the fee and submit the upgrade.
Does my O*NET occupation code affect how USCIS evaluates my H-1B petition?
Indirectly, yes. Attorneys use O*NET to document that the Practice Manager occupation typically requires a bachelor's degree, which supports the specialty occupation argument. If the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code shows a range of entry-level education requirements, USCIS may probe further. Employers and attorneys use O*NET alongside the DOL Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data to build the evidentiary record.