Veterinary Medical Director
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and visionary veterinary leader to serve as Medical Director for our team of emergency and specialty clinicians. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner closely with hospital administration to foster a strong sense of community, support a thriving team environment, and champion our unwavering commitment to outstanding medical quality. Our hospital is an emergency and specialty facility serving the Tacoma, WA area. It features advanced technology that enables our associates to deliver high-quality specialty care, including digital radiography, ultrasonography, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, electro-chemotherapy, and CO₂ laser capabilities. We have a highly qualified team with a dedicated intensive care unit (ICU) and a full-service in-house laboratory. Our facility includes comfortable treatment areas, surgical suites, recovery areas, and kennels to ensure a secure and calming environment for our patients. BluePearl Tacoma provides 24/7 services in emergency, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, avian & exotics, oncology, surgery, radiology, and diagnostic imaging. Our team believes strongly in collaborative medicine to provide the most comprehensive care for our patients. We’re a community of passionate caregivers driven by a shared mission: to deliver the most advanced veterinary care possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our clinicians gain access to: World-class CE opportunities through BluePearl University and beyond A clinical leveling system to support your professional growth Leadership development programs to help you grow into your next big role Access to 2,000+ medical journals, webinars, and peer learning
Requirements
- A confident, collaborative veterinary professional with several years of clinical experience
- An enthusiastic relationship-builder, both in-hospital and within the wider veterinary community
- A proactive leader who inspires teams and leads with heart and purpose
Responsibilities
- Uphold and elevate standards in patient care, client service, and safety
- Build and support a learning-focused, clinician-driven culture
- Lead recruiting, engagement, and retention efforts for top-tier talent
- Strengthen relationships with referral partners through visits, CE presentations, and collaborative case discussions
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $220,000–$260,000 annually
- Annual leadership stipend: Up to $50,000
- Eligibility for production, sign-on bonus, and relocation support
- Dedicated admin time to lead effectively without sacrificing work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, and 401(k)
- Company-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance
- Mental health support: access to a dedicated social worker, 12 free mental health sessions per year, and the Lyra platform
- Discounts on pet care, food, and Trupanion insurance
- Annual BluePearl store allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
