EmERge Veterinarian

Overview

Our Blue Pearl hospital in Atlanta, GA, is proud to offer an Emergency Veterinarian Training Program called EmERge!

for a video outlining the program:
Blue Pearl EmERge

Our services and specialties in the Blue Pearl Georgia hospitals include 24/7 emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging and radiology, dermatology and allergy medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, ophthalmology, and orthopedic/soft tissue surgery. We offer several advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options, including upper and lower GI endoscopy, diagnostic ultrasound, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and cataract surgery. The board-certified clinicians at our Blue Pearl Georgia hospitals are also committed to actively participating in the continued process of education, publication, and research.

There are plenty of fun things to do in Atlanta! Our city is home to the Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags, the College Football Hall of Fame, Stone Mountain, Centennial Park, the Chattahoochee River, SEC football, several professional sports teams, and year-round arts & music festivals. Georgia s four seasons are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast — it s only a short-day trip to the mountains or the coast!

The Blue Pearl EmERge Program is designed to give veterinary school graduates the necessary training to become successful Emergency Veterinarians. It is a full-time job from the very beginning, and we will prepare you for your first solo emergency shift at one of our Blue Pearl hospitals. The program combines lectures, interactive seminars, labs, mentoring, and hands-on practice experience. Not only will you receive valuable training from experienced Veterinarians, you will also be paid a salary from the first day of your course.

• This program does not replace or substitute an internship which is required for application to a residency.
• A graduate of an accredited veterinary school
• Individual with a sincere interest in becoming an Emergency Veterinarian
• A current Veterinarian looking for a career change.

EmERge is a one-year training program divided into three segments. Your salary will be tiered and increase as you complete each segment of the program. How it works:

• Phase 1: 2 weeks of virtual learning, 2 weeks of an in-person hands-on bootcamp in Eden Prairie, MN (lodging & airfare are provided), and 10 weeks of in-hospital ER and specialty training.
• Phase 2: In-hospital, immersive training guided by an experienced clinician and an assigned mentor.
• Phase 3: Continued in-hospital experiential training with ongoing mentoring.
• After completing your year of training and graduating from the EmERge program, you ll continue to practice at your home hospital for one year as a full-time, fully-fledged emergency veterinarian.

The total commitment is two years, including the initial year of training.

Competitive salary and increases are built into the program, starting from day one.

• Phase 1 (Weeks 1-14): $120,000/year
• Phase 2 (Weeks 15-32): $120,000/year
• Phase 3 (Weeks 33-52):
  Full salary plus production bonuses where applicable

* Salary is based on geographic location.*

• Clinician leadership
• Principles of resuscitation and shock
• Sepsis
• Principles of fluid therapy
• Gastrointestinal and urogenital emergencies
• Cardiac and pulmonary emergencies
• Communication techniques
• Neurologic emergencies
• Hemostasis
• Electrolyte disorders
• Immunologic and endocrine emergencies
• Compassion fatigue/burnout
• Stress resilience
• Surgical emergencies

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 their career. To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, FREE continuing education sessions, our own Blue Pearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We also value your health and well-being and as a full-time associate we will be providing…