Veterinarian Hospitalist

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Veterinarian Hospitalist to provide medical oversight to a variety of hospitalized veterinary patients. You will join our large referral team setting where we have 7 criticalists combined in both of our Pittsburgh locations and a house officer program consisting of rotating interns, emergency and critical care interns and residents, and surgical interns and residents. As a Veterinarian Hospitalist you will: Diagnose and treat animals with illnesses and injuries. Evaluates patient status, make timely treatment and diagnostic plans/orders, administer medications, interpret diagnostic test results, communicate effectively with the pet owner/client and primary care veterinarian, and collaborate on patient care with other veterinarians within the practice. Dress animal wounds and treats animals with fractures. Write prescriptions for sick animals. Complete appropriate documentation and request referrals from other specialists as needed. Serve as a hospital leader in setting a pleasant, engaging, and professional work environment.

Requirements

DVM/VMD degree required.
Current license to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to make rapid and accurate assessments in emergency situations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a rotating internship or residency in emergency and critical care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat animals with illnesses and injuries.
Evaluates patient status, make timely treatment and diagnostic plans/orders, administer medications, interpret diagnostic test results, communicate effectively with the pet owner/client and primary care veterinarian, and collaborate on patient care with other veterinarians within the practice.
Dress animal wounds and treats animals with fractures.
Write prescriptions for sick animals.
Complete appropriate documentation and request referrals from other specialists as needed.
Serve as a hospital leader in setting a pleasant, engaging, and professional work environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual)
Sign-on bonus.
Relocation package.
Ongoing CE opportunities
Growth and advancement opportunities.
Opportunity to mentor the next generation of veterinarians through BluePearl's training programs (EmERge, rotating internship, externships, and residencies).
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 Associate 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, OntheFloor@Dove
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.
Vet-TROMA – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U.S. Army