Veterinarian Hospitalist

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation package

401(k) with employer match

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Excellent technician support

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a Veterinarian Hospitalist to provide medical oversight for hospitalized patients. This role entails diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, evaluating patient status, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a DVM/VMD degree, strong clinical skills, and exceptional communication abilities. The position includes competitive benefits such as a sign-on bonus and ongoing CE opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree required.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to make rapid assessments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat animals with illnesses and injuries.
• Evaluate patient status and make treatment plans.
• Dress animal wounds and write prescriptions.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Compassionate bedside manner

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Completion of a rotating internship or residency in emergency and critical care

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital – Veterinarian Hospitalist (Pittsburgh, PA)

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Veterinarian Hospitalist to provide medical oversight to a variety of hospitalized veterinary patients. You will join our large referral team setting where we have 7 criticalists combined in both of our Pittsburgh locations and a house officer program consisting of rotating interns, emergency and critical care interns and residents, and surgical interns and residents.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat animals with illnesses and injuries.
• Evaluate patient status, make timely treatment and diagnostic plans/orders, administer medications, interpret diagnostic test results, communicate effectively with the pet owner/client and primary care veterinarian, and collaborate on patient care with other veterinarians within the practice.
• Dress animal wounds and treat animals with fractures.
• Write prescriptions for sick animals.
• 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.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree required.
• Completion of a rotating internship or residency in emergency and critical care preferred but not required.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to make rapid and accurate assessments in emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate bedside manner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual).
• Sign‑on bonus.
• Relocation package.
• Ongoing CE opportunities.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to mentor the next generation of veterinarians through BluePearl's training programs (EmERge, rotating internship, externships, and residencies).
• 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 Associate 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.

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 affectional 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.