Emergency Veterinarian

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking Emergency Veterinarians to join our team in providing the medical excellence that BluePearl stands for and that pets and their families deserve. BluePearl in Fort Lauderdale serves east Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

Compensation and benefits

• Generous sign-on bonus
• Competitive salary
• Quarterly production bonus with NO negative accrual
• Annual clinician stipend
• 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

Professional development and support

• Advanced skills training opportunities in endoscopy, ultrasound, and surgery
• Opportunity to mentor through BluePearl’s training programs (EmERge, internships, and externships)
• BluePearl Library – free access to 2,000+ veterinary and health science journals
• BluePearl Science – participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies
• BluePearl University – built-in learning management system
• RECOVER CPR certifications – free
• LYRA – confidential care for emotional and mental health (12 free sessions)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 3 free face-to-face visits with a specialist

Pet care and discounts

• BluePearl Pet Care Benefits (BluePearl Plan and TruPanion Insurance)
• Discounts on 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 and VetFolio

Facility and team

At BluePearl Fort Lauderdale:

• 8,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility
• 24/7 emergency and specialty facility offering Critical Care, Surgery, and Internal Medicine with weekly Cardiology coverage
• Advanced monitoring equipment, long-term and high-frequency ventilators, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, 16-slice CT with 3D reconstruction capability
• Full-service on-site laboratory
• Outstanding technician support and regional social workers

Community and lifestyle

Fort Lauderdale, FL offers:

• Diverse city with attractions such as the Museum of Discovery and Science, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, and the NSU Art Museum
• Wide range of restaurants featuring international cuisine
• Twenty-three miles of coastline for swimming, surfing, and water skiing
• Proximity to Miami’s “Little Havana” and Art Deco neighborhoods
• Access to the Everglades for outdoor exploration

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree required
• Completion of a rotating internship or residency in emergency and critical care preferred but not required
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in Florida
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills with ability to make rapid and accurate assessments in emergency situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate bedside manner
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team