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BluePearl Vet
Austin, Texas

Critical Care Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is coming in November 2026 to Austin, TX! Help us build this new multi-disciplinary hospital! BluePearl in Austin, TX is seeking a full-time Critical Care Veterinarian to join our state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital. This brand new facility has room to build your Emergency service where you will have a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of your patients, associates, and clients!

BluePearl Austin Is Offering

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous sign-on bonus

*Ongoing CE opportunities

We are committed to your success with a team of responsive local leaders who prioritize frequent clinician check-ins for transparent bi-directional communication. We also have a team of ancillary support focused on elevating our nursing partners, referral relations, financial coordinators, and clinician promotion.

BluePearl Pet Hospital coming to Austin, TX. Your brand-new facility will include 3 surgery suits, in house 64-slice CT, internal medicine procedures room, endoscopy, dedicated ER, dedicated ICU equipped with Snyder O2 cages and separate respiratory/GI/MDR isolation wards.

Planned specialty services include emergency, internal medicine, critical care, and surgery.

We not only promote outstanding patient care but also personal development with clinical, leadership, research, and teaching development programs available through BluePearl University, formal Academic partnerships, and BluePearl Science.

Perks to Living in Austin, TX

Austin is a vibrant and growing city that offers a unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, from its thriving music scene and delicious food to its beautiful parks and lakes, Austin is a great place to live!

  • The city offers a variety of hiking trails that offer a range of difficulty levels and spectacular views.
  • There’s extensive network of bike trails making it easy for residents to explore the city by bike.

Water activities that offer beautiful views of the city and the surrounding area, and include swimming, kayaking and paddling on the Colorado River and Lady Bird Lake are also popular activities. Popular spots for boating and jet skiing are Lake Travis and Lake Austin. Offering a great way to cool off during the summer months!

Austin is referred to as the “Live Music Capital of the World” due to its large number of live music venues and the wide variety of musical genres represented.

The city also hosts several cultural festivals throughout the year, such as the Texas Book Festival and the Texas Film Awards, which showcase the best in literature, film, and the arts.

Foodies delight at the diverse range of cuisines, from traditional Tex-Mex and barbecue to farm-to-table fare and international cuisine. Austin is also known for its food trucks that are a popular way for locals and visitors to experience the city’s food scene.

Temperatures stays relatively warm throughout the year, making it a great place to live for those who enjoy the outdoors. The city gets plenty of sunshine and has low humidity, which makes it comfortable to be outside even in the summer months.

Why BluePearl?

To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning, and we value your health and well-being. Our full-time associates are provided:

Benefits: 401(k) with employer match, Parental Leave plans, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans, Fertility plans, employer-paid STD and LTD.

DVM Stipend

Outstanding technician support. Because we encourage associate growth, you are surrounded by dedicated, experienced team members. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and advance as more skills and experience are gained. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through various programs and workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.

Mars Veterinary Health and BluePearl are dedicated to making a better world for pets and the people who care for them. We believe that starts with equity, inclusion & diversity, and taking a holistic approach to supporting our 70,000+ Associates’ health and wellbeing, particularly combatting inherent mental health challenges faced by veterinary professionals.

Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.

LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health, how, when, and where you need it. Access to 12 FREE sessions.

*BluePearl Library –access more than 2,000 veterinary and health science journals.

*BluePearl Science – participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies at BluePearl.

*BluePearl University – our own built-in learning management system that houses resources for system training, continuing education, compliance, and personal development. Learning communities exist for all our training and mentorship programs.

*RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE continuing education and Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications are available.

BluePearl Pet Care Discounts

  • Additional Discounts including pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone discounts, car discounts.
  • Annual company store allowance.
  • Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs - FREE for all Associates.
  • VETgirl – FREE membership.

BluePearl Cares! YOU can be part of BluePearl Cares, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, committed to delivering on its mission of making emergency and specialty care accessible for all. Ask us for details!

The future is yours to create. We have a wide array of opportunities and growth paths within the organization and within Mars Vet Health. Including access Mars Center for Veterinary Excellence a platform for knowledge sharing across all Mars Veterinary Health business units. Step up, stand out, get involved, and put your mark on our amazing profession!

  • The Kind of Person We're Excited to Work With:
  • You possess the qualifications: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree and residency trained in Critical Care.
  • You're officially certified: Holding a valid state veterinary license

You have an unwavering commitment to emergency care: Self-directed, committed ongoing learner. Must be driven to continuously improve and stay up to date with industry developments and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality.

You're a pro at solving problems: Your decision-making skills are top-notch. You possess outstanding analytical capacity, attention to detail, and follow through.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment: You have a knack for multitasking and can skillfully prioritize in high volume environment.

If you're already familiar with Google Apps for Work and have experience with Cornerstone Practice Management software, that's a bonus!

You are Tech-Savvy: If you're already well-versed in Google Apps for Work and have experience with Cornerstone Practice Management software, consider it an added bonus!

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 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.

Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!

Key Responsibilities

The Critical Care Veterinarian will lead the emergency service and provide high-quality specialty care in a new, state-of-the-art hospital. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and contribute to the hospital's clinical and leadership development programs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree and be residency trained in Critical Care. A valid state veterinary license is required, along with a commitment to continuous learning and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency medicineClinical decision-makingCPR certification

Critical Care Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,424 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k
Typical market rent
$1,586/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About BluePearl Vet

Veterinary Services
Tampa, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Parental Leave
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Fertility plans
Employer-paid STD and LTD
DVM stipend
CE opportunities
Lyra mental health support