Veterinary Medical Director for Emergency & Specialty

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BluePearl Christiana is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead our emergency and specialty clinicians in Newark, DE. The role combines clinical leadership with hospital administration, fostering a collaborative, learning-focused culture and driving medical quality across the team.

You will recruit, engage, and retain clinicians while partnering with hospital leadership to deliver exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree required.
• Minimum 5 years as Emergency Clinician or 2+ years as board-certified Specialist.
• Active veterinary license in good standing.
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, motivation and multitasking.
• Strong communication skills to discuss ideas, protocols, and cases.

Responsibilities

• Uphold medical quality standards (patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, patient safety).
• Support quality and operational initiatives.
• Foster a clinician-driven culture with a learning environment.
• Clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Emergency veterinary medicine

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

BluePearl Christiana is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead our emergency and specialty clinicians in Newark, DE. The role combines clinical leadership with hospital administration, fostering a collaborative, learning-focused culture and driving medical quality across the team.

You will recruit, engage, and retain clinicians while partnering with hospital leadership to deliver exceptional patient care.