Veterinary Emergency Department Lead Veterinarian

ER Service Head – Olympia, WA BluePearl Pet Hospital in Olympia, 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 be eligible for a sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance. BluePearl also offers additional ancillary benefits, including shift differentials and weekend differentials. These ancillary benefits may fluctuate by region and/or hospital. Please discuss specific ancillary benefits with your interviewer. The ideal candidate will have a DVM from an accredited university, have successfully completed an internship, and have at least three years of ER experience. Previous leadership experience preferred. 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 ER Clinician case management and provide guidance as needed on case management decisions. Integrate the emergency and specialty services to successfully manage all hospitalized cases. The ER Service Head will act as the sounding board between ER Clinicians and Specialty Clinicians and discuss any concerns with the Medical Director as they arise. Assist in implementation and monitoring of patient safety reporting as it pertains to the emergency department. Actively contribute to recruiting new Emergency Clinicians . Ensure new hires are assigned a mentor by the clinician mentor liaison to support retention and engagement. Assist in customer service issues as needed and help management to follow up to resolve issues as appropriate. Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities and implement new initiatives for improvement of ER patient care, medical protocols, and client service levels. Stay abreast of hospital environment and issues of concern, working collaboratively with the Medical Director and work in collaboration with P&O and hospital leadership regarding all ER/ICU personnel issues. Assist with performance reviews. Assist management team with client and pDVM concerns when necessary. Work with management team to oversee capital purchases for ICU/ER department. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans, 401(k) and life insurance options. Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability. Flexible work schedules. A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast‑paced emergency and specialty care environment. In addition, access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge through Lyra, an online mental health support platform. Annual company store allowance. Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. Free subscription to VetGirl, the number one veterinary CE resource for busy veterinary professionals. Free RECOVER Rescuer certification/re‑certification and discounted Fear Free Certification. Access to the Mars Center for Veterinary Excellence platform. 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr