Veterinary Emergency Department Lead Veterinarian
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Overview
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Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Irvine, CA is seeking a full-time ER Service Head who will work side by side with our ER clinicians, specialists, and leadership team.
The annual salary range for this position is $180,000 to $250,000. Additionally, you may be eligible to earn certain production as determined in accordance with company policy. This position is also eligible for an annual stipend of $15,000 and additionally may 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 have at least three years of ER experience. Previous leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities- As an ER Service Head, you will:
- Manage the schedule for all ER Clinicians, including PTO requests, as relevant by hospital.
- 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.
We are truly in this together. We work to provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge, and talents.
About the Hospital and ServicesOur 24-hour pet hospital is located in Irvine, California just 40 miles south of Los Angeles on I-5.
We are close to Huntington and Newport
Beach and are open all day, every day to provide the care your pet needs. Our clinicians offer 24/7 emergency care as well as specialty services in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, and Nutrition. Onsite diagnostic and treatment capabilities include a CT scanner, ultrasound, MRI, chemotherapy, endoscopy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy and digital radiography.
In order 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.
Because we encourage Associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. All Associates are leveled by their skillset in our unique leveling program. We also focus on developing our Associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops.
Benefits- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans, 401(k) and life insurance options.
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible work schedules.
- A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment. In addition, access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra, an online mental health support platform.
- Annual company store allowance.
- Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
The future is yours to create. We have a wide array of opportunities and growth paths within the organization and within Mars Vet Health. Step up, stand out, get involved, and put your mark on our…
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