Emergency Veterinarian – Emergency Veterinary Training

Job Description

EmERge Emergency Veterinarian Training Program | BluePearl Pet Hospital

The Tone:
This is a full-time emergency veterinarian training program at BluePearl Pet Hospital, designed for aspiring and current veterinarians at various BluePearl locations. BluePearl is a leading provider of specialty and emergency care for pets, committed to fostering a collaborative culture and advancing veterinary medicine. This program is crucial for developing highly skilled and confident emergency veterinarians, equipping them to administer life-saving care for pets in crisis and contribute to the company’s mission of outstanding pet care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Emergency Veterinarian Training Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Various BluePearl Pet Hospital locations (initial boot camp in-person, then at a primary hospital)
• Pay: Weeks 1-34: $120,000 annually. Weeks 35-52: Market Rate (if ready for experiential training by week 37).
• Team: Work within emergency and critical care teams, guided by experienced clinician mentors.
• Mission: To train veterinarians to deliver life-saving emergency and critical care for pets in crisis.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training: Participate in 14 weeks of accelerated boot camp and initial training, including virtual asynchronous learning, immersive in-person labs, ER case scenarios, and critical practical skills.
• Rotations: Spend 10 weeks at a primary hospital, rotating through emergency and critical care, as well as other veterinary specialties.
• Mentorship: Engage in 20 weeks of hands-on, immersive training guided by an experienced clinician mentor to build proficiency.
• Experiential Learning: Undertake 18 weeks of continued experiential training with ongoing mentorship to solidify emergency veterinary skills.
• Patient Care: Administer life-saving care for pets in crisis, applying learned skills and knowledge throughout the program.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduate of an accredited veterinary school, possessing a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Career level: Entry-Level, open to both recent graduates and seasoned veterinary professionals.
• Experience: Passed or pending the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).
• Skills: Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in the state of interest where training will occur.