Veterinary Emergency Department Lead Veterinarian
Listed compensation
Compensation Range: $180,000 – $250,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Lead the Way in Emergency Veterinary Care – ER Service Head Opportunity at BluePearl Renton
Are you a driven ER veterinarian ready to take your career to the next level?
BluePearl 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.
What We Offer
- Salary & Compensation
- 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
This position is eligible for production compensation with No Negative Accrual. Production is paid out quarterly.
- Comprehensive Benefits
- 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 BluePearl University
- Free access to 2,000+ medical journals
- Access to mental health support through Lyra
- Pet Perks
- Trupanion pet insurance
- Staff discounts on services, procedures, and food
- Annual company store allowance
What You’ll Do as ER Service Head
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
The Ideal Candidate
- 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
State-of-the-Art Facility Highlights
At BluePearl 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.
Why You'll Love Living in Renton
- 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
Why Choose BluePearl?
Because at BluePearl, 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, how we collaborate, and how we 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 BluePearl Renton.
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
Lead the emergency service team by managing clinician scheduling, mentoring staff, and overseeing ER case management. Collaborate with hospital leadership to drive improvements in patient care protocols and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
Requires a DVM/VMD from an accredited institution, a completed veterinary internship, and at least 3 years of ER experience. Prior leadership experience is strongly preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$215k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $201k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$215k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$15k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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