EmERge Emergency Veterinarian Training Program

Experience the Thrill of Saving Lives:
Join Blue Pearl's EmERge Program and Unleash Your Potential in Emergency Veterinary Medicine!

About the EmERge Program:
Our EmERge Program offers immersive emergency veterinarian training, propelling you toward becoming a skilled, confident, and proficient emergency veterinarian, equipped to administer life‑saving care for pets in crisis. From day one, you’ll be part of our team, receiving hands‑on training, lectures, mentoring, and real‑world experience. This comprehensive one‑year program furnishes all the essential components for a prosperous career in emergency veterinary medicine, encompassing vital hands‑on experiences, immersive training, and personalized mentorship crucial for success.

Throughout the program, you’ll forge lasting connections with peers and create indelible memories, enriching your journey along the way.

We believe in compensating you fairly, so you’ll receive a competitive salary right from the start. And the EmERge Program isn’t just for new graduates! We welcome anyone with a sincere interest in becoming an Emergency Veterinarian, whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned veterinary professional seeking a new challenge.

• 14 weeks of accelerated boot camp and initial training. The program begins with 14 weeks of accelerated boot camp and initial training. The first two weeks consist of virtual asynchronous learning, followed by an immersive two‑week, in‑person boot camp with the entire EmERge cohort. This includes hands‑on labs, ER case scenarios, and critical practical skills. The remaining 10 weeks are spent at your primary hospital, rotating through emergency and critical care, as well as other specialties.
• 20 weeks of hands‑on, immersive training guided by an experienced clinician mentor.
• 18 weeks of experiential training, with continued mentoring.

One‑year work commitment after training is required, totaling two years.

• Weeks 1‑14: $4,615.38 bi‑weekly (equivalent to $120,000 annually)
• Weeks 15‑34: $4,615.38 bi‑weekly (equivalent to $120,000 annually)
• Weeks 35‑52:
  Market Rate starts here moving forward if you’re ready to start experiential training by week 37.

• Graduate of an accredited veterinary school
• Passed (or pending) the NAVLE
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of interest

Please note that the EmERge program doesn’t replace or substitute an internship required for application to a residency.

• Access to Blue Pearl University, continuing education, and over 2,000 medical journals.
• Free CE sessions and ongoing skill development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Support for mental health and well‑being.
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan with generous employer match.
• Company‑paid Short‑Term, Long‑Term Disability, and Parental Leave.
• Regional licensed social worker for mental health support.
• Access to 12 mental health care sessions per year at no cost to you.
• CE Stipend.
• Annual company store allowance.
• Reimbursement for job‑related expenses.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

Apply directly through this ad or connect with us for more information about EmERge.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.