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BluePearl Vet
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Veterinary Medical Director

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital, in Conshohocken, PA is seeking is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and passionate veterinary leader with several years of clinical experience to lead our team of emergency and specialty clinicians in the role of Medical Director.

The Medical Director will partner in leadership with hospital administration to create a sense of community and interact globally with the hospital and all clinicians.

Using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the Medical Director will support veterinary partner relationships and enhance an engaging work environment for all by making a positive impact on the culture while cultivating an environment where medical quality stands out.

The primary responsibilities of the Medical Director include:

  • Upholding medical quality standards (patient care, client and referral veterinarian satisfaction, and patient safety)
  • Supporting quality and operational initiatives
  • Fostering a clinician-driven culture and one that cultivates a learning environment
  • Clinician recruiting, engagement, and retention.
  • There is dedicated paid administrative time off the floor to allow for success in creating a positive impact.

The ideal applicant needs to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work harmoniously and effectively with other clinicians, staff and referring veterinarians. We have an incredible collaborative relationship with our referring veterinarians, and the right candidate must be willing to interact in a variety of ways including making personal visits to their practices, presenting CE programs, and discussing cases by phone.

BluePearl Conshohocken Is Proud to Offer

  • Annual base salary.
  • Annual Medical Director stipend.
  • Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual).
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Sign on bonus.

BluePearl Is Proud to Offer Our Full-time Associates

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.
  • Parental Leave and Fertility plans.
  • Employer-paid short term, and long-term disability.
  • Clinician annual stipend.
  • Outstanding technician support.
  • Regional Social Workers.

LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health. 12 FREE sessions.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 3 FREE face-to-face visits with a specialist.
  • BluePearl Library –FREE access to 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.
  • RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE.
  • BluePearl Pet Care Benefits (BluePearl Plan and TruPanion Insurance).
  • Additional Discounts: pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone, car purchase, car rental, travel, and more.
  • Annual company store allowance.
  • FREE membership to VetGirl, VetFolio, OntheFloor@Dove

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 or check out this video!

Vet-TROMA – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U.S. Army – check it out!

About BluePearl, Conshohocken

Our state-of-the-art Conshohocken hospital opened in 2017 as Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center. Now we are proudly part of the BluePearl network of veterinary specialty and emergency hospitals.

We offer advanced methods such as scanning with a 64-slice CT scanner, fluoroscopy and minimally invasive surgery. We also offer Sunday hours for internal medicine and ultrasound.

Our multi-specialty locations include Langhorne, Levittown, Philadelphia, Conshohocken, Malvern, and Christiana. You can have the best veterinary medicine has to offer with this unique opportunity to experience multiple hospitals within a small radius.

Along with busy emergency services, the network includes 9 Criticalists, 12 Internists, 14 Surgeons, 3 Neurologists, 11 Oncologists, and multiple specialists in radiation oncology, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology, and anesthesiology.

There are 3 MRI and 6 CT units available. In addition, we are fortunate to be able to provide radiation therapy with both a linear accelerator and Cyberknife to the surrounding communities.

We are convenient to the Main Line. In 2017, our Philadelphia hospitals were named “Practice of the Year” in a nationwide competition.

Perks to Living in Conshohocken

Conshohocken is a suburb of Philadelphia in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania.

The area is full of businesses and restaurants, where you can walk, bike or run along the Schuylkill River Trail.

  • Sample vintage sweets at one of the country's oldest candy stores or grab a drink at a local brewery.
  • Conshohocken has become one of Montgomery County's hottest dining spots.

Conshohocken's values tradition which is displayed through their celebrations with highlights including the annual Fourth of July Soap Box Derby and the St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the oldest in the country.

Conshohocken is just 15 miles from Center City Philadelphia, conveniently located along I-76.

Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia delivers one destination, five counties and countless things to do.

Philadelphia is also home to a vibrant, diverse nightlife scene with countless restaurants and fantastic options for vegetarians and all foodies.

Qualifications for BluePearl MD Role

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree is required.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Emergency Clinician or 2+ years board-certified Specialist.
  • An active veterinary license in good standing.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead by example, effectively resolve conflict, motivate others, multi-task, and problem solve.

Strong communication skills to effectively communicate new ideas, new protocols, and effectively resolve client and/or pDVM concerns when necessary.

What’s in It for You at BluePearl

Excel in a dynamic environment, delivering expert care to critically ill or injured pets.

Embrace our commitment to innovation by utilizing cutting-edge diagnostic tools and perform life-saving procedures, contributing to a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team of specialists to make a real impact on the lives of pets and their owners.

Engage with pet owners compassionately, providing clear communication on medical conditions and treatment plans.

Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, with the opportunity to contribute to our unwavering dedication to exceptional care and the chance to make a difference every day.

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director is responsible for upholding medical quality standards and overseeing operational initiatives within the hospital. They also lead clinician recruitment, engagement, and retention while fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented culture.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and possess an active veterinary license. A minimum of 5 years of experience as an Emergency Clinician or 2+ years as a board-certified Specialist is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical managementEmergency medicineConflict resolutionStaff developmentMedical quality assuranceStrategic planningClient relationsProblem solvingMentorshipOperational management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $115k–$200k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Pennsylvania134 active3,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 70% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusPennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment220 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings998 in the last 30 days506 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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401k / retirement match
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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About BluePearl Vet

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

Benefits & Perks

Annual base salary
Annual Medical Director stipend
Quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
Relocation assistance
Sign on bonus
401(k) with employer match
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans
Parental Leave and Fertility plans

Living in Conshohocken

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$481k
Typical market rent
$2,534/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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