Veterinary Emergency Department Lead Veterinarian

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma , WA is seeking a full-time ER Service Head who will work side by side with our ER clinicians, specialists, and leadership team. The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000. This position is also eligible for an annual stipend of up to $15,000 and may qualify for a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance. BluePearl also offers ancillary benefits, including shift differentials and weekend differentials. These benefits may vary by region or hospital; discuss specifics with your interviewer. Responsibilities Manage the schedule for all ER Clinicians, including PTO requests. Facilitate regular ER Clinician meetings and participate in hospital leadership meetings. Mentor ER Clinicians and new ER/ICU support staff; oversee case management and provide guidance on decisions. Integrate emergency and specialty services to manage all hospitalized cases; act as the intermediary between ER Clinicians, Specialty Clinicians, and the Medical Director. Assist with implementation and monitoring of patient safety reporting in the emergency department. Contribute to recruiting new Emergency Clinicians; ensure new hires have a mentor. Assist with customer service issues and help management resolve them. Collaborate with hospital leadership to identify opportunities and implement initiatives for improving ER patient care, medical protocols, and client service levels. Stay informed about ER/ICU personnel issues and work with the Medical Director, P&O, and leadership on performance reviews. Assist with client and PDVM concerns when necessary. Help oversee capital purchases for the ICU/ER department. Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university. Successfully completed an internship. Minimum three years of ER experience. Previous leadership experience preferred. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, and 401(k). Company‑paid short/long‑term disability and life insurance. Mental health support: 12 free sessions per year and access to the Lyra platform. Discounts on pet care, food, and Trupanion insurance. Annual BluePearl store allowance. Why BluePearl? World‑class CE opportunities through BluePearl University and beyond. Clinical leveling system to support professional growth. Leadership development programs. Access to 2,000+ medical journals, webinars, and peer learning. Our hospital is an emergency and specialty facility serving the Tacoma, WA area, staffed by a highly qualified team, including a dedicated ICU and a full‑service in‑house laboratory. We provide 24/7 emergency, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, avian & exotics, oncology, surgery, radiology, and diagnostic imaging services. 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 affectionate preference, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a Drug‑Free Workplace. To apply, discuss the position with your interviewer. #J-18808-Ljbffr BluePearl Pet Hospital