Veterinary Emergency Service Head

AAVMP; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Pet care discounts

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a full-time Emergency Service Head to lead the ER team and collaborate with board-certified specialists. You will manage ER clinician schedules, mentor staff, and coordinate with hospital leadership to advance patient care and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM, have completed an internship, and have at least three years of ER experience, with leadership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited university with internship completion.
• At least three years of ER experience; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the schedule for all ER Clinicians, including PTO requests.
• Facilitate ER Clinician meetings and participate in hospital leadership meetings.
• Mentor ER Clinicians and new ER/ICU staff and oversee case management decisions.
• Coordinate integration of emergency and specialty services for hospitalized cases.
• Assist in patient safety reporting, recruitment, and mentor assignment.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on ER improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

ER clinical experience

Education

DVM from accredited university

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA, is seeking a full-time Emergency Service Head

to join our collaborative and highly skilled team. In this role, you'll work side by side with board-certified specialists, as well as a talented group of ER clinicians and experienced veterinary technicians, many with over a decade of tenure. Together with hospital leadership, you'll help deliver gold-standard medicine in an environment built on teamwork, trust, and mutual support, while shaping the continued growth and success of our emergency service.

About BluePearl, Sandy Springs:

The services and specialties offered at our Sandy Springs location include 24/7 emergency medicine, cardiology, diagnostic imaging and radiology, internal medicine, neurology/neurosurgery, oncology, and surgery. We also offer several advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including an MRI, 16-slice helical CT scanner, gamma camera, I-131 therapy, flexible and rigid endoscopy, and CO2 laser. We also have a commercial diagnostic laboratory in-house with a clinical pathologist present.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a DVM from accredited university and will have successfully completed an internship and/or have at least three years of ER experience. Previous leadership experience preferred!

As an ER Service Head, you will:

• Manage the schedule for all ER Clinicians, including PTO requests, depending on location.
• Facilitate regular ER Clinician meetings and participate in hospital leadership meetings.
• Mentor ER Clinicians and new ER /ICU support staff. Oversee ER Clinician case management and providing guidance as needed on case management decisions.
• Integrate the emergency and specialty services to successfully manage all hospitalized cases. The ER Service Head will act as the sounding board between ER Clinicians and Specialty Clinicians and discuss any concerns with the Medical Director as they arise.
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of patient safety reporting as it pertains to the emergency department .
• Actively contribute to recruiting new Emergency Clinicians. Ensure new hires have been assigned a mentor to support retention and engagement.
• Assist in customer service issues as needed and help management to follow up to resolve issues as appropriate.
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities and implement new initiatives for improvement of ER patient care, medical protocols, and client service levels.
• Stay abreast of hospital environment and issues of concern, working collaboratively with the Medical Director and work in collaboration with P&O and hospital leadership regarding all ER /ICU personnel issues. Assist with performance reviews.
• Assist management team with client and pDVM concerns when necessary.
• Work with management team to oversee capital purchases for ICU/ ER department.

Perks to living in Atlanta:

Atlanta is a great place to work and live! Atlanta is home to the Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags, the College Football Hall of Fame, Stone Mountain, Centennial Park, the Chattahoochee River, SEC football, several professional sports teams, and year-round arts & music festivals. Georgia 's four seasons are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast - it is only a short-day trip to the mountains or the coast!

Why BluePearl? Benefits & Support!

Our full-time Associates enjoy a competitive and holistic benefits package, including:

• Health & Financial Wellbeing: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, fertility support, paid parental leave, and employer-paid short- and long-term disability. 401(k) retirement savings with up to 3.5% company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options, generous paid time off, and dedicated programs to promote emotional and mental health
• Regional Social Workers to support stress management, communication skills, and compassion fatigue
• LYRA Health - 12 free confidential sessions for emotional and mental health care.
• Annual Clinician Stipend: Annual continuing education allowances, free CE sessions, and access to BluePearl University - our own built-in learning management system that houses resources for system training, continuing education, compliance, and personal development. Learning communities exist for all our training and mentorship programs.
• BluePearl Science: Participate in ongoing clinical research, gain mentorship from academic leaders, and contribute to studies that advance veterinary medicine
• BluePearl Library: Access to 2,000+ veterinary and health science journals.
• Licensing & Memberships: Coverage for PLIT and DEA license costs, AVMA dues, and more.
• RECOVER CPR Certifications: Complimentary Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications.
• VETgirl Membership: Free for all Associates.
• BluePearl Pet Care Discounts
• Exclusive Discounts on pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars products, cell phones, and vehicles.
• Annual Company Store Allowance
• Plumb's Veterinary Drugs: Free access for all Associates.
• Efficiency Tools: Save valuable time with Talk-a-too and Text Expander dictation systems.
• As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we're united by a shared purpose to make a better world for pets and the people who care for them. We take a holistic approach to supporting our 70,000+ Associates through equity, inclusion, diversity, and mental health advocacy, recognizing the unique challenges faced by veterinary professionals.
• Join BluePearl Cares, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making emergency and specialty care accessible for all. Also a first-of-its-kind Vet-TROMA U.S. Army partnership.

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.