Veterinary Emergency Service Head

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

• DVM from accredited university
• Successful completion of an internship and/or at least three years of ER experience
• Previous leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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!

Benefits & Support

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

• 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
• 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 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
• 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.