Veterinary Emergency Department Lead Veterinarian

Lead the Way in Emergency Veterinary Care - ER Service Head Opportunity at Blue Pearl Renton

Are you a driven ER veterinarian ready to take your career to the next level?

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Renton, WA is seeking a full-time Emergency Service Head to lead our dedicated team of ER clinicians and work in close partnership with specialists and hospital leadership.

This is your chance to shape the future of emergency veterinary care alongside passionate, like‑minded professionals in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.

• Average Base + Production Compensation Range: $180,000 - $250,000
• Eligible for an annual stipend up to $15,000
• Sign‑on bonus and relocation support
• No Non‑compete

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off, parental leave, floating holidays
• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Generous continuing education support
  , including Blue Pearl University
• Free access to 2,000+ medical journals
• Access to mental health support through Lyra
  , plus a dedicated social worker

• Trupanion pet insurance
• Staff discounts on services, procedures, and food
• Annual company store allowance

You’ll wear both your clinician and leader hats, helping to shape the emergency service culture while ensuring excellent patient care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing ER clinician scheduling, including PTO
• Leading regular ER team meetings and joining hospital leadership discussions
• Mentoring ER doctors and ICU support staff
• Overseeing ER case management and fostering strong cross‑departmental collaboration
• Driving improvements in patient care protocols, safety reporting, and client service
• Assisting in recruitment and onboarding of ER clinicians
• Supporting client service follow‑ups and resolving concerns
• Collaborating with Medical Director and hospital leadership on strategic initiatives

• DVM/VMD from an accredited institution
• Completed a veterinary internship
• Minimum 3 years of ER experience
• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
• Passionate about team development, client care, and advancing veterinary medicine

At Blue Pearl Renton, we’re equipped with advanced medical technology to support exceptional patient care, including:

• An in‑house blood bank and hemodialysis capabilities
• A 64‑slice Aquilion CT
  , digital radiography
  , ultrasound
  , and contrast imaging
• 24/7 emergency coverage
  , with additional specialties in internal medicine
  , oncology
  , and surgery

You’ll be surrounded by a collaborative, highly skilled team that’s committed to delivering cutting‑edge care – and supporting each other every step of the way.

• Just 11 miles from downtown Seattle – close to everything, but with more space and lower housing costs
• A haven for outdoor lovers: 6,000+ acres of parks, trails, lakes, and rivers
• Home to the Seattle Seahawks training facility
• Easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the Puget Sound region

Because at Blue Pearl,
your growth is our priority
. Whether you want to advance in clinical leadership, pursue specialty board certification, or explore new areas within Mars Vet Health, we’ll help you build the career you want – and support you every step of the way.

"We are truly in this together." It’s more than a motto – it’s how we care, collaborate, and lead.

Ready to make an impact in emergency medicine while helping shape the future of veterinary leadership?
Apply now and take the next step in your veterinary journey with Blue Pearl Renton.

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 affectionate 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.