Veterinary Medical Director

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High salary

MD stipend

Production bonus

401(k) match

Health insurance

Parental leave

Disability benefits

VetGirl access

Free journals

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Levittown, PA is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead our emergency and specialty clinicians with a collaborative, clinician-driven approach. The role emphasizes quality patient care, staff development, and strong collaboration with referring veterinarians.

Ideal candidates have a DVM/VMD, 5+ years as an Emergency Clinician or 2+ years as a board-certified Specialist, and an active license.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree is required.
• Active veterinary license in good standing.
• Leadership and communication skills essential for team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Uphold medical quality standards in patient care and safety.
• Support quality and operational initiatives.
• Foster clinician-driven culture and learning environment.
• Recruitment, engagement, and retention of clinicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emergency care

Board-certified

People management

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Active veterinary license

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Levittown, PA is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and passionate veterinary leader with several years of clinical experience to lead our team of emergency and specialty clinicians in the role of Veterinary Medical Director.

There is dedicated paid administrative time off the floor to allow for success in creating a positive impact.

The ideal applicant needs to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work harmoniously and effectively with other clinicians, staff and referring veterinarians. We have an incredible collaborative relationship with our referring veterinarians, and the right candidate must be willing to interact in a variety of ways including making personal visits to their practices, presenting CE programs, and discussing cases by phone.

The Primary Responsibilities Of The Medical Director Include

• Upholding medical quality standards (patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety)
• Supporting quality and operational initiatives
• Fostering a clinician-driven culture and one that cultivates a learning environment
• Clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention.

Qualifications For BluePearl MD Role

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree is required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as Emergency Clinician or 2+ years board-certified Specialist.
• An active veterinary license in good standing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead by example, effectively resolve conflict, motivate others, multi-task, and problem solve.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate new ideas, new protocols, and effectively resolve client and/or pDVM concerns when necessary.

BluePearl Levittown Is Proud To Offer

• Annual base salary up to $250,000, based on experience.
• Additional compensation through the annual MD stipend.
• Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual).

Benefits For BluePearl Full-Time Associates

• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to mentor the next generation of veterinarians through BluePearl's training programs
• 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.
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
• 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. 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.