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BluePearl Vet
Southfield, Michigan

Locum ER Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Contract

Listed compensation

$1,500/day

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Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job description

Join Our Teams in Detroit, MI: Locum Emergency Veterinarian
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking an Emergency Clinician to join our team supporting the Detroit market. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional emergency care for pets and their families in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our ER doctors rotate throughout the market, providing the opportunity to work across multiple locations and alongside a wide range of specialists. Through our partnership with our Southfield and Ann Arbor hospitals, you’ll collaborate with teams in oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology, radiology, internal medicine, and surgery to deliver comprehensive, high-quality patient care.
Locum Shift Pay: $1500
About BluePearl Pet Hospital Auburn Hills
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Auburn Hills is conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 75 near Oakland University. Our modern, fully equipped hospital provides advanced emergency care with access to cutting-edge technology, including diagnostic imaging and CT. BluePearl Auburn Hills offers both emergency and oncology services and is part of a highly collaborative regional network.
We proudly serve the northern suburbs of Detroit, including Bloomfield Hills, Pontiac, Rochester Hills, Troy, Flint, Oakland Township, Romeo, Utica, Macomb, Clinton Township, Clarkston, and Waterford.
Why Detroit?
The Detroit metro area offers a great balance of city energy and suburban comfort. With access to Auburn Hills, Southfield, and Ann Arbor, you’ll find a variety of communities to match your lifestyle.
Enjoy hundreds of restaurants, expansive park systems with over 800 acres of green space, and a growing arts and cultural scene. Ann Arbor offers a vibrant college-town atmosphere, while Southfield provides strong schools and access to numerous colleges and universities. It’s an ideal area for both professional growth and everyday living.
Experience Life at BluePearl:
At BluePearl, we're all about enriching lives through exceptional pet care. We're a team united by a shared passion, knowledge, and talent. Our mission is our daily reality.
Founded in 1996 by visionary veterinarians, we've grown to over 100 specialty and emergency hospitals across the country. We're committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a safe space for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional emergency veterinary care for pets and their families across multiple hospital locations in the Detroit market. Collaborate with various specialists in oncology, cardiology, and surgery to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Emergency Clinician capable of working in a fast-paced hospital environment. Ability to rotate across multiple locations and work collaboratively with a regional network of specialists is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CT ScanningCollaborationClinical Medicine

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 46 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 70% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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