Veterinary Emergency Service Head

Auburn Hills · On-site

About this role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a full-time Emergency Service Head Veterinarian (ERSH) who will work alongside our ER Clinicians, Specialists, and Leadership Team to ensure the highest quality medicine and services for pets and our community.

Benefits of the Emergency Service Head Role: Leadership, Impact, and Clinical Excellence:

  • The Emergency Service Head role offers a unique blend of clinical practice and leadership, allowing you to directly impact patient care while mentoring and supporting your ER clinician team.

  • This position provides the opportunity to shape the ER service through scheduling, hiring, and training decisions, lead team meetings, and represent the ER department in hospital leadership.

  • Working closely with the Medical Director, you’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality patient care and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

BluePearl Auburn Hills is proud to offer:

  • Annual base salary + annual ERSH stipend + additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual).

BluePearl is proud to offer our full-time associates:

  • Growth and advancement opportunities.

  • Opportunity to mentor the next generation of veterinarians through BluePearl's training programs (EmERge, rotating internships, externships, and residencies).

  • 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.

  • Regional Social Workers.

  • 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 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. Ask us for details or check out this video!

  • Vet-TROMA – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U.S. Army – check it out!

Who we are at BluePearl, Auburn Hills:

  • BluePearl Auburn Hills serves the areas of Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Rochester Hills and Troy.

  • Our services include oncology and 24/7 emergency medicine.

  • Our 10,000-square-foot hospital opened in 2003 and is equipped with advanced equipment including a diode laser, CT scanner and digital radiography.

  • BluePearl Auburn Hills is a great place to work and learn. Some of our associates have been with the team for 10, 15 and even 20 years!

  • A collegial atmosphere and amazing teamwork are what attracts our associates to join and stay with our team in Auburn Hills!

What you need to excel in this role at BluePearl:

  • DVM from accredited university required.

  • Successful completion of rotating internship or the BluePearl’s EmERge program required.

  • 2+ years of clinical experience required.

  • Must possess valid applicable DVM licensure.

  • Demonstrated capacity to multitask and successfully manage competing priorities required.

  • Prior shift lead experience preferred.

  • Strong leadership ability with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated stress tolerance and attention to detail.

  • Strong ability to mentor and train less experienced Clinicians and Interns.

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.

Company at a glance

We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine.

Our mission: Provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents.

At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans.

Our vision: Elevate the industry in pursuit of sustainable veterinary excellence so pets receive the best care when they need it most.

We are committed to upholding the highest medical standards and are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat our patients and advance our profession.

Our Guiding Principles

These Five Principles connect all of our BluePearl hospitals and guide the actions and decisions of our Associates every day.

Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do.

Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. We support the responsibilities of others.

Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. A shared benefit will endure.

Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less.

Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free.

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Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryVeterinary Services
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Top Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary
  • Annual ERSH Stipend
  • Quarterly Production Bonus
  • 401(k) With Employer Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility Plans
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Clinician Annual Stipend
  • Technician Support
  • Regional Social Workers
  • LYRA Mental Health Care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • BluePearl Library Access
  • BluePearl Science Participation
  • BluePearl University Access
  • RECOVER CPR Certifications
  • Pet Care Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Annual Company Store Allowance
  • VetGirl Membership
  • VetFolio Membership
  • OntheFloor@Dove Membership

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