Veterinary Criticalist

Veterinary Criticalist Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Ellicott City, Maryland is seeking a full-time boarded or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our collaborative and growing emergency and specialty team.

About the Practice

• Our brand-new 20,000 sq. ft. hospital offers cutting-edge medicine and a supportive, team-based environment.
• This position provides a robust and diverse caseload with opportunities to perform medical oncology procedures while collaborating closely with Internal Medicine, Critical/Emergency Care, Radiology, and Surgery specialists.
• Our clinicians benefit from collaboration with Skylos Sports Medicine, one of the East Coast's leading orthopedic and sports medicine practices, offering strong referral support and multidisciplinary care for complex orthopedic and oncologic patients.

Why BluePearl?

• Highly collaborative specialty environments: Internal Medicine, Critical/Emergency Care, Oncology, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Skylos Sports Medicine.
• Unique opportunity to help define the culture, workflow, and clinical approach of a new department alongside experienced specialists.
• Mission-driven care: enrich lives through remarkable care for pets and the people who love them.

Life in Ellicott City

• Nestled between Baltimore and Washington, DC, Ellicott City has something for everyone—outdoor adventures, historic charm, family fun, sports, and live music.
• Explore hiking trails, bike paths, and waterways, or stroll through the pet-friendly Historic Old Ellicott City.
• Within an hour, enjoy the Smithsonian museums and historic landmarks like Fort McHenry and Gettysburg, or take a weekend trip to Shenandoah National Park or the Eastern Shore beaches. Adventure (and fun) is never far away!

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary
• Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
• Sign-on bonus available
• Moving allowance available

Additional Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match, Parental Leave plans, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.
• 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.
• 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, and earn, 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.
• Mars Center for Veterinary Excellence - medical learning opportunities as well as leadership development for clinicians who may envision people leadership in their long-term career path.
• 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.

What You Need To Excel At BluePearl:

• Board-certified or residency-trained in veterinary emergency & critical care (ECC) required.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate bedside manner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

BluePearl is a veterinarian-led network committed to excellence, professional development, and innovative care. We promote a supportive, team-based culture where your passion for pets and growth is nurtured every day.

Ready to advance your career in veterinary oncology? Join us in Ellicott City and make a difference.

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 you 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.