Urgent Care Veterinarian in Pittsburgh, PA for BluePearl Pet Hospital (2024)

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Washington, PA (South Hills) is seeking Urgent Care Veterinarians to join our team in a large referral setting. We currently have 7 criticalists combined in both of our Pittsburgh locations. We have a house officer program consisting of rotating interns, emergency and critical care interns and residents, and surgical interns and residents, which leads to a team approach to high quality medicine and patient care.

BluePearl urgent care clinicians receive robust onboarding with virtual modules that cover subjects ranging from treatment of dermatologic urgencies to orthopedic exams to toxicities. You’ll gain the skills and training to walk into your first urgent care shift with confidence.

If desired, you may also enter our Emergency Track which offers the unique opportunity to further expand your skills to become an ER clinician without the need to complete an internship. The one-year virtual program consists of medical modules that cover a range of emergency topics and wet-lab sessions to practice common procedures. After training, you’ll gain hands-on experience working ER shifts under the mentorship of a senior emergency clinician.

BluePearl is proud to offer:

• A generous sign-on bonus!
• Competitive salary!
• *Ongoing CE opportunity!

About BluePearl, Washington (South Hills):

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Washington, PA is a comprehensive multi-specialty and referral hospital in Western Pennsylvania. The 13,500 square-foot facility opened in 2017 and offers a variety of services including after-hours emergency medicine on evenings and weekends, and specialists in critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery.

This location also houses several advanced treatment and diagnostic services including an on-site 64 slice CT, 2 ultrasound machines, video endoscopy, digital radiography, and dedicated suites for endoscopy and ultrasound. Additional services such as blood bank, comprehensive in-house laboratory with commercial grade equipment, and pharmacy are also provided. BluePearl is unique in that an in-house social worker is also available to support associates and clients.

BluePearl Pittsburgh North and Monroeville (now open!), the sister hospitals of South , also offer a variety of services with close proximity to support South, including round-the-clock emergency medicine, advanced MRI, and specialists in cardiology, critical care, dermatology, internal medicine, medical oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, radiation oncology, radiology, and surgery.

Why Pittsburgh?

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Pittsburgh, tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, is a mid-sized metropolis that has been ranked one of the most livable cities in the U.S. It is a small city of ethnic neighborhoods, scenic hills, trees, rivers and farmland, and offers world-class fine arts, museums, restaurants, and educational institutions. It also boasts three professional sports teams, a zoo, aquarium, the National Aviary, excellent schools and health care, and a wide variety of outdoor and family activities, including Idlewild, Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Park. Despite Pittsburgh's big city offerings, people are friendly, crime is low, rural settings are within commuting distance, and cost of living is well below average.

Why BluePearl?

To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. And we value your health and well-being. Our associates are provided:

• Benefits – 401k Retirement Savings Plan, Parental Leave plans, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans; depending on individual elections and utilization of our benefits offerings, the average total value of benefits offered at BluePearl is $30,000.
• Flexible work schedules for work-life balance.
• DVM stipend – an annual stipend is provided to participate in continuing education, short courses, associated travel, and registration fees.
• We provide outstanding technician support . Because we encourage associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
• Mars Veterinary Health and BluePearl are dedicated to making a better world for pets and the people who care for them . We believe that starts with equity, inclusion & diversity , and taking a holistic approach to supporting our 70,000+ Associates’ health and wellbeing, particularly combatting inherent mental health challenges faced by veterinary professionals.
  • Regional Social Workers assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
  • LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health, how, when, and where you need it. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, support from Lyra. All associates regardless of benefit eligibility (includes full and part time) have access to 12 sessions at no cost to you. Relief associates are not eligible.
• *BluePearl Library – clinicians can access more than 2,000 veterinary and health science journals.
• BluePearl Science – participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies happening at BluePearl.
• *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.
• RECOVER CPR certifications – free continuing education and Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications are available.
• BluePearl Pet Care Discounts
• Additional Discounts including pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone discounts, car discounts.
• Company store allowance – annual allowance to purchase BluePearl swag and scrubs throughout the year.
• Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs - readily find dosing information for the drugs you prescribe every day. Free for all Associates.
• VETgirl – Receive a FREE membership on the subscription-based multimedia service that offers RACE approved online continuing education for veterinary professionals. Veterinary students and veterinary technician students also receive a free membership to VETgirl. This is a $269 value.

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.

About BluePearl Pet Hospital