Veterinary Emergency Service Head

Brief Media, Inc.; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

CE stipend

Licensing support

401(k) retirement match

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA is seeking a full-time Emergency Service Head to lead our ER team alongside board-certified specialists and experienced clinicians. You will mentor staff, align emergency and specialty services, and partner with hospital leadership to advance patient care, safety, and clinical excellence.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to influence our growing emergency program within a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited university, completed internship, and at least three years of ER experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to mentor clinicians and guide case management.

Responsibilities

• Manage ER clinicians' schedules and PTO across locations.
• Lead ER clinician meetings and participate in hospital leadership meetings.
• Mentor ER/ICU staff and oversee case management decisions.
• Coordinate integration of emergency and specialty services for hospitalized cases.
• Support patient safety reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
• Recruit new Emergency Clinicians and assign mentors.
• Address client service issues and work with management on resolutions.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on new initiatives to improve ER care.
• Support performance reviews and capital planning for ER/ICU.
• Communicate with Medical Director on concerns.

Skills

ER experience

Leadership experience

Education

DVM from an 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 Atlanta locations include 24/7 emergency medicine, cardiology, dermatology and allergy treatment, diagnostic imaging and radiology, internal medicine, neurology/neurosurgery, oncology, radiation oncology, ophthalmology, radiation therapy, radioiodine I-131 hyperthyroidism treatment, and surgery. We also offer several advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including an MRI, 16-slice helical CT scanner, linear accelerator, fluoroscopy, gamma camera, I-131 therapy, laparoscopic surgery, 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.