Veterinary Emergency Service Head

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Brandon, FL

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Brandon, FL, a thriving suburb of Tampa Bay, is seeking a full-time Emergency Service Head to join our collaborative and highly skilled team. In this role, you will work side by side with board-certified specialists in Avian & Exotics, Oncology, Critical Care, and Surgery
, as well as a talented group of ER clinicians and experienced veterinary technicians
, many with over a decade of tenure. Together with hospital leadership, you will help deliver gold-standard medicine in an environment built on teamwork, trust, and mutual support, while shaping the continued growth and success of our emergency service.

The annual salary for this position starts at $140,000, with additional production-based compensation and no negative accrual or cap on earnings! This position is also eligible for an annual stipend up-to $15,000 and may also be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Blue Pearl also offers additional ancillary benefits, including, but not limited to, 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 accredited university and will have successfully completed an internship and/or have at least three years of ER experience. Previous leadership experience preferred!

• Manage the schedule for all ER Clinicians, including PTO requests, depending on location.
• 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 providing 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 have been assigned a mentor 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.

Blue Pearl Brandon has been proudly serving the community since 2007 as a 6,000 sq. ft. 24/7 hospital known for its excellence in patient care and collaboration. Exciting growth is on the way—our upcoming 2,000 sq. ft. expansion will bring state-of-the-art technology and new capabilities, including three surgical suites, CT, fluoroscopy, two additional treatment suites
, and the addition of Internal Medicine and a second surgeon
. These enhancements will further strengthen our ability to serve pets and families for years to come.

Our hospital features digital radiography, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and ultrasound on-site
, with CT coming soon and MRI access available through our sister hospitals. Across the Tampa Bay market, surgeons round together daily
, sharing insights and expertise in a truly collaborative environment. You'll also have the support of a dedicated critical care team for complex anesthesia and post-operative management, along with access to internship and residency programs
, twice-weekly surgery teaching rounds, and mentorship opportunities at every stage of your career.