Veterinary Medical Director

BluePearl Pet Hospital located in Nashville, TN is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and passionate veterinary leader with several years of clinical experience to lead our team of emergency and specialty clinicians in the role of Medical Director . The Medical Director will partner in leadership with hospital administration to create a sense of community and interact globally with the hospital and all clinicians. Using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Medical Director will support veterinary partner relationships and enhance an engaging work environment for all by making a positive impact on the culture while cultivating an environment where medical quality stands out. We offer a competitive salary and relocation assistance.

The primary responsibilities of the Medical Director include upholding medical quality standards (patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety), supporting quality and operational initiatives, fostering a clinician-driven culture and one that cultivates a learning environment, and clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention.

The ideal applicant needs to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work harmoniously and effectively with other clinicians, staff and referring veterinarians. We have an incredible collaborative relationship with our referring veterinarians, so the right candidate must be willing to interact in a variety of ways including making personal visits to their practices, presenting CE programs, and discussing cases by phone.

There is dedicated paid administrative time off the floor to allow for success in creating a positive impact.

We are truly in this together. We work to provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge, and talents.

Why Choose BluePearl Nashville?

Opportunity to Build and Grow: We’re on the lookout for an experienced clinician with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead the way in building our internal medicine department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be a key player in contributing to the growth of a talented team in a thriving area, all while working collaboratively with our team to build a strong service! Does this sound like you? Join us in this rewarding journey of building and growing together!

State-of-the-Art Facility: BluePearl Nashville is a brand-new multi-specialty hospital ! We have dedicated work areas for a variety of on-site specialties including an already established 24/7 emergency service and surgery service, and ready for critical care, internal medicine, oncology and radiology. Our nearly 17,000-square-foot hospital is located in a thriving area just minutes from Downtown Nashville, making it a prime location! With over 50 dedicated parking spaces for our team and clients, parking won’t be a problem which is rare in Nashville. This is a beautiful facility with state-of-the-art technology including a Canon Acquilion 128 slice CT, telemetry, high flow oxygen, dedicated isolation ward, a separate ward for feline patients, 2 Snyder O2 cages, digital radiography, inhouse lab, two double table surgery suites, client comfort room and plenty of exam rooms. Our hospital has a dedicated Internal Medicine patient procedure room and work area. Additionally, we have a dedicated doctor’s office, mother’s room, conference room, associate locker areas and a quiet associate breakroom.

What Awaits You in Nashville:

Discover the vibrant soul of Music City and make it your home. Reasons to choose Nashville include:

• “The Nashville Sound.” Home of Country Music, including the Grand Ole Opry.

• Nashville hot chicken and other southern comfort culinary treasures. 

• A night on Broadway. From the well-known Tootsies Orchard Lounge to Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, there is a place for everyone on Broadway Street. 

• Subtropical climate. Hot summers, mild winters. Enjoy the weather by visiting Centennial Park, Shelby Park, or travel just east to the Great Smoky Mountains for some good hiking. 

• There is always a celebration that brings together people, including the Nashville Film Festival, Nashville Oktoberfest, Nashville Whiskey Fest, CMA Fest, and the Tennessee State Fair. 

• For sports enthusiasts: Nashville Predators, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Sounds, Nashville Golf Open, and a major league soccer team! 

• Education. Nashville prides itself on education and learning. Close to Nashville, the Williamson County School District is at the top of the list for having best top-rated schools and Nashville is home to Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University, Fisk University, and Tennessee State University. 

Our Offerings Include:

• Pet Care Benefits: We offer Trupanion pet insurance and generous discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food for our associates.

• Continuing Education: Invest in your education with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, and access to BluePearl University and a vast library of medical journals. We also offer additional coverage outside of your CE stipend such as PLIT and DEA license costs and AVMA dues. We also have unique partnerships and offer Endoscopy and Ultrasound courses for ECC clinicians amongst many other enhanced benefits and perks.

• Efficiency Tools: Utilize Talk-a-too and text expander, our dictation system, to save valuable time when writing records.

• BluePearl Science: Participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies happening at BluePearl! Learn more about our committee that drives academic studies and helps obtain funding and statistical analysis for research projects.

• Health & Wellness: Your well-being is our priority, with health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, 401k retirement savings plan with company match, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and parental leave, amongst many other enhanced benefits and perks. We offer mental health support from a team of licensed social workers, 12 free mental health sessions each year through Lyra, and access to a team of trained, certified mental health first aiders.

• Community: Join the Mars Veterinary Health family and unlock endless career opportunities within our ecosystem.

Why choose BluePearl?

In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we emphasize the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

Because we encourage Associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. All Associates are leveled by their skillset in our unique leveling program. We also focus on developing our Associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops.

We value your health and well-being as an Associate by providing you with the following benefits:

• A competitive annual base salary , based on level of experience.

• Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus – no negative accrual.

• Sign-on bonus .

• Relocation assistance.

• Growth and advancement opportunities.

• 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, View email address on click.appcast.io.

• 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 and ask us for details!

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

The future is yours to create. We have a wide array of opportunities and growth paths within the organization and within Mars Vet Health. Step up, stand out, get involved, and put your mark on our amazing profession!

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.

Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!