Emergency Service Head Veterinarian

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Parental Leave and Fertility plans

Annual ER Service Head stipend

Quarterly production bonus

Outstanding technician support

BluePearl University learning system

Discounts on pet supplies and services

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a full-time Emergency Service Head Veterinarian to lead the ER Clinician team. This position involves managing staff scheduling, training, and ensuring optimal patient care. Ideal candidates will have a DVM from an accredited university, solid clinical experience, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor others. The position offers a competitive salary up to $220,000, health and education benefits, and various support programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of clinical experience required.
• Must possess valid applicable DVM licensure.
• Prior shift lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ER Clinicians and manage day-to-day operations.
• Schedule, hire, train, and mentor staff.
• Collaborate with Medical Director to ensure the highest level of patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

DVM from accredited university

Completion of rotating internship or BluePearl’s EmERge program

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital – Rockville, Maryland

A full‑time Emergency Service Head Veterinarian position is available at our state‑of‑the‑art emergency and specialty hospital.

Role Summary

The Emergency Service Head is a clinically practicing manager of the hospital’s ER Clinician team, responsible for scheduling, hiring, training, mentoring, facilitating regular ER meetings, and representing the ER team as a hospital leader.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ER Clinicians and manage day‑to‑day operations.
• Schedule, hire, train, and mentor staff.
• Facilitate regular ER meetings.
• Represent ER team in hospital leadership.
• Collaborate with Medical Director to ensure the highest level of patient care.

Benefits

• Annual ERSH base salary up to $220,000, based on experience.
• Additional compensation through annual ER Service Head stipend, up to $20,000.
• Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.
• Parental Leave and Fertility plans.
• Employer‑paid short term, and long‑term disability.
• Clinician annual stipend.
• Outstanding technician support.
• Regional Social Workers.
• LYRA – confidential care for your emotional and mental health. 12 FREE sessions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 3 FREE face‑to‑face visits with a specialist.
• BluePearl Library – FREE access to 2,000+ veterinary and health science journals.
• BluePearl Science – participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies at BluePearl.
• BluePearl University – our own built‑in learning management system.
• RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE.
• BluePearl Pet Care Benefits (BluePearl Plan and TruPanion Insurance).
• Additional Discounts: pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone, car purchase, car rental, travel, and more.
• Annual company store allowance.
• FREE membership to VetGirl, VetFolio, OntheFloor@Dove.
• BluePearl Cares! – you can be part of BluePearl Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, committed to delivering on its mission of making emergency and specialty care accessible for all.
• Vet‑TROMA – First‑of‑Its‑Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U.S. Army.

Qualifications

• DVM from accredited university required.
• Successful completion of rotating internship or the BluePearl’s EmERge program required.
• 2+ years of clinical experience required.
• Must possess valid applicable DVM licensure.
• Demonstrated capacity to multitask and successfully manage competing priorities required.
• Prior shift lead experience preferred.
• Strong leadership ability with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated stress tolerance and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to mentor and train less experienced Clinicians and Interns.

Equal Opportunity Statement

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectionate preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.