Veterinarian Criticalist

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BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a full-time Critical Care Veterinarian to work at our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Are you looking for a change and a chance to practice extraordinary medicine? Then look no further than BluePearl located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The patient is at the center of all we do. We strive for excellence in medical care with a collaborative, teamwork approach.

Our Criticalists manage in house cases while also admitting ER cases from time to time. We encourage direct same day transfer of cases from our referring community. The hospital is fully supported by highly experienced nurses and dedicated support staff. Our hospital values a culture of teamwork and we actively promote CE opportunities for our entire staff. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, moving stipend, annual professional licensing, uniform allowance, generous CE allowance, health insurance and 401k match. All Doctors have online access to over 2,000 medical journals through BluePearl University.

BluePearl in Fort Lauderdale, serves east Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. We offer a 24-hour ER service, as well as critical care, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and physical therapy.


The 8,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility features advanced monitoring equipment, long-term and high-frequency ventilators, Haemonetcs cell saver, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, a 16-slice CT which includes the ability for 3D reconstruction, and a newly designed, full service physical therapy suite equipped with a water treadmill, a dry and gait analysis treadmill and a full service on-site laboratory.


Our Fort Lauderdale hospital has a collaborative, positive, efficient and encouraging work environment in a fantastic location. Our referring community is strong and heavily populated. Our emergency room is busy 24/7, our doctors work a rotating schedule of swing shifts, overnights and weekends. Our hospital is a critical care-based hospital and our criticalists are enthusiastic teachers and mentors.


Emergency service doctors see new ER cases and also manage hospitalized cases with the support of our board certified specialists in Critical Care and Internal Medicine. Our full-time surgeon is in the hospital 4 days a week with on call availability whenever needed. The hospital is fully supported with highly experienced nurses and dedicated support staff. Our hospital values a culture of teamwork and we actively promote CE opportunities for our entire staff. Our benefits package includes a competitive salary, moving stipend, annual professional licensing, uniform allowance, generous CE allowance, health insurance and 401k match. All Doctors have online access to over 2,000 medical journals through BluePearl University.

Fort Lauderdale, FL is not only a popular vacation destination for its year-round sunshine, but also a great place to work and live! This diverse city is home to attractions such as the Museum of Discovery and Science, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and the NSU Art Museum. Fort Lauderdale is full of restaurants with food selections ranging from burgers to international fare from Asia, South America, Europe and the Caribbean. There's twenty-three miles of coastline to enjoy the swimming, surfing or water skiing in its clear blue waters. Just outside of Fort Lauderdale, you are close to the vibrant city of Miami with its "Little Havana" and Art Deco neighborhoods and you can also explore the swamps of the Everglades.


Why BluePearl ?


To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. And we value your health and well-being. Our full-time associates are provided:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match .
• Parental Leave plans.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability .
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans; depending on individual elections and utilization of our benefits offerings, the average total value of benefits offered at BluePearl is $30,000 .
• DVM stipend - an annual stipend is provided to participate in continuing education, short courses, associated travel, and registration fees.
• We provide outstanding technician support . Because we encourage associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
• 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.
• Regional 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.
• RECOVER CPR certifications - FREE continuing education and Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications are available.
• BluePearl Pet Care Discounts
• Additional Discounts including pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone discounts, car discounts.
• Company store allowance - annual allowance to purchase BluePearl swag and scrubs throughout the year.
• 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.

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.