Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital, Christiana in Newark, DE is seeking a full-time Veterinary Emergency Service Head (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 Christiana is proud to offer:

• Annual base salary up to $220,000, based upon level of experience.
• Additional compensation through 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 to support your health and well-being.
• 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 Associate 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. 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, Christiana:

• Our skilled, dedicated, and fun veterinary team is ready to assist you in our mission to enrich lives through remarkable care for pets! We are happy to provide the mentoring for your areas of interest, including surgery, critical care, or urgent care.
• We're located in Christiana and serve the entire Delmarva region, including Wilmington, Newport, Stanton and Newark.
• Our 20,000 square foot hospital is equipped with advanced suites and technology to provide compassionate care for pets. Special features include:
• Separate dog and cat waiting areas.
• Expanded ICU with 24-hour monitoring.
• On-site CT scanner for detailed imaging.
• I-131 radioactive iodine treatment for cats with hyperthyroidism.
• Surgical suite offering life-changing procedures like total hip replacement surgery.
• Plus, we have a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center with both land and hydrotherapy/underwater treadmills.
• For the humans, we have a large conference room for onsite meetings and Continuing Education events.

Perks to living in Newark:

• Newark is the third largest city in Delaware and home to the University of Delaware.
• There are over 17 miles of trails and 33 parks totaling over 650 acres of parkland that include the Newark Reservoir.
• The James F. Hall Trail is a part of the East Coast Greenway, a developing trail system, spanning nearly 3,000 miles as it winds its way between Canada and Key West, linking all the major cities of the eastern seaboard.
• Community events and downtown festivals make Newark a fun, vibrant and interesting place to visit and live.
• Experience the rich culture offered at the Arts Alliance, Mid-Atlantic Ballet, Chapel Street Community Theater, and multiple music venues.
• There are over 60 restaurants providing visitors with new flavors to enjoy plus a unique food cooperative that has been serving the community for 35 years.

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.