Associate Veterinarian Emergency & Critical Care Clinicians

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary of $230,000

Shift differentials

Weekend differentials

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Levittown, PA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian specializing in Emergency & Critical Care to provide emergency healthcare treatment to animals. Your role will involve administering medications, performing surgeries, and ensuring overall health for companion animals.

This position requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and completion of a residency in emergency medicine. A competitive salary of $230,000 per year is offered, alongside benefits such as shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Completion of residency program in emergency medicine within six months of hire.
• Eligible for board certification with ACVECC within six months of hire.
• Pennsylvania veterinary license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency healthcare to animals.
• Administer medications and perform surgeries.
• Educate animal owners on treatment and behavior.

Skills

Emergency medicine residency

Veterinary procedures

Client education

Surgical skills

Animal behavior knowledge

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

Multiple Openings for Associate Veterinarian Emergency & Critical Care Clinicians – BluePearl Vet, LLC – Levittown, PA

Provide emergency healthcare treatment to animals. Administer medication, vaccinations, perform surgeries, and provide general health care for companion animals. Combine personal observations, the owner’s perspective, and pertinent diagnostic tests such as blood tests, x‑rays, and CT‑scans to effectively treat and prevent diseases in animals. Carry out euthanasia, which is the painless killing of a patient from an incurable disease. Adhere to BluePearl’s Five Principles within self and team. Diagnose and treat animals with illnesses and injuries, including dressing wounds, performing surgical operations, and prescribing appropriate medications and treatments. Operate medical equipment used in animal treatment, such as CT‑scan and urinalysis. Educate animal owners on animal behavior. Write prescriptions for sick animals. Carry out research on animal diseases, such as prevention and treatment. Research how to protect humans from infection by animal diseases. Complete appropriate documentation and request referrals from other specialists as needed. Serve as a hospital leader in setting a pleasant, engaging, and professional work environment. Participate in hospital medical meetings and professional forums.

Travel: Domestic travel for continuing education is optional. May be asked to cover shifts for other Veterinarians at BluePearl hospitals located within same MSA.
Salary: $230,000/year; detailed benefits information available at Culture & Benefits tab.
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (foreign equivalent accepted).
Skills/Requirements: 1) Completion of residency program in emergency medicine within six months of hire; 2) Eligible for board certification with the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) within six months of hire; 3) Pennsylvania veterinary license. Employment will be contingent on passing background and reference check. All experience, skills, and education may be gained concurrently. May be eligible to earn certain production as determined in accordance with company policy. BluePearl also offers additional ancillary benefits, including, but not limited to, shift differentials and weekend differentials. These ancillary benefits may fluctuate by region and/or hospital. Please discuss specific ancillary benefits with your interviewer.

All applicants for this position should click ‘apply’ on the BluePearl job posting.