Veterinary Criticalist

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Denver (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

BluePearl Lake Norman, a leading emergency and referral practice near Charlotte, seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our high-performing team. The hospital is building a state-of-the-art 13,000 sq ft facility slated to open in early 2027, offering a collaborative environment and strong support for continuous medical excellence.

We value teamwork, patient safety, and professional growth, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to shape a

Qualifications

• Board-certified veterinarians or residency-trained veterinary criticalists preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with emergency and specialty teams.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care and continuous improvement.

Skills

Board-certified

Residency-trained

Job description

Join Our Collaborative, High-Quality Emergency Team – We're Growing!

BluePearl Lake Norman – Veterinary Criticalist Wanted

Suburb of Charlotte | Minutes to Downtown | Mountains or Beach within Reach

BluePearl Lake Norman is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our thriving and highly collaborative emergency and referral practice located just west of Lake Norman, only 15–20 minutes from downtown Charlotte. Whether you crave mountain trails or sandy beaches, you’re only a short drive away from either—1–1.5 hours to the mountains and about 3.5 hours to the coast!

We pride ourselves on teamwork, a culture of mutual respect, and a shared commitment to medical excellence and patient safety. BluePearl Lake Norman is not just a workplace—it’s a community of dedicated professionals who support one another in delivering the highest level of care.

Why BluePearl Lake Norman

• Collaborative Atmosphere: We believe specialists and emergency doctors work best together. We are looking for a like‑minded professional who sees specialty and emergency services as mutually supportive components of comprehensive patient care.
• High Medical Standards: Patient safety and medical excellence are at the heart of what we do.
• Great Location: Suburban convenience with quick access to vibrant downtown Charlotte, nature escapes, and everything in between.
• Growing Facility: We’ve broken ground on a state‑of‑the‑art, 13,000 sq ft hospital, opening in early 2027. Be part of shaping the future of specialty care in our region.

What We're Looking For

• A board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Someone who values mutual support between emergency and specialty services
• A professional who takes pride in high-quality medicine and continuous improvement

BluePearl Is Proud To Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual)
• 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.
• Outstanding technician support.
• Regional Social Workers for YOUR support.
• 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. Ask us for details or check out this video!
• Vet-TROMA – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U.S. Army – check it out!

Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!

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.