Veterinarian Criticalist

Blue Pearl in Christiana, DE is seeking a full-time boarded or residency-trained criticalist to join our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital. Our current critical care department has a high caseload and is a growing service. Our critical care service has highly qualified, dedicated technicians and is fully staffed with 9 ER clinicians.

Our move has brought us to the community of Christiana in New Castle County, where we serve the entire Delmarva region, including Wilmington, Newport, Stanton, and Newark.

Our 20,000 square foot hospital is equipped with advanced suites and technology to provide compassionate care for pets. Features include separate dog and cat waiting areas, expanded ICU with 24-hour monitoring, on-site CT scanner for detailed imaging, I-131 radioactive iodine treatment for cats with hyperthyroidism, and a surgical suite offering procedures like total hip replacement surgery. We also have a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center with land and hydrotherapy/underwater treadmills.

For the staff, we have a large conference room for on-site meetings and Continuing Education events.

We emphasize an engaged team approach to patient care. Our environment fosters collaboration and enthusiasm among staff and clinicians, ensuring compassionate care for patients and their families. We work with local veterinary technician programs to support education and growth.

Delaware offers rich history, proximity to major cities like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C., beautiful beaches, state parks, festivals, outdoor activities, and no sales tax, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Why Blue Pearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

• We support career growth through skill-based leveling, leadership programs, and opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health.

• We prioritize continuous learning with annual CE allowances, free sessions, Blue Pearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• We provide comprehensive health benefits, flexible schedules, paid time off, parental leave, and support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Wage Range: $171,000 - $224,000

Blue Pearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on protected characteristics. We are a drug-free workplace.