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BluePearl Vet
Malvern, Pennsylvania

Emergency Relief Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Contract

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Our Team in Malvern, PA: Relief Emergency Veterinarian
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Malvern is welcoming experienced and adaptable Relief Emergency Veterinarians to join our team and make a real impact. As a Relief Veterinarian, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our dedicated Emergency Veterinarians during the busiest caseload shifts, including weekends. We also offer monthly set days, providing you with a predictable schedule that allows you to embrace the needs of our hospital while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
Experience Life at BluePearl:
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, and 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.
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 at least three years of emergency experience.
You're officially certified: Holding a valid state veterinary license.
You Embrace the Needs of the Hospital: Must be willing to support our dedicated Emergency Veterinarians on the busiest caseload shifts, including weekends. Monthly set days available for ER relief Veterinarians seeking a predictable schedule.
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 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 relief emergency veterinary support during high-caseload shifts and weekends. Ensure exceptional pet care while maintaining a predictable schedule through monthly set days.

Requirements

Must hold a DVM or VMD degree and a valid state veterinary license. Requires at least three years of experience in emergency veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Case Load ManagementClinical Adaptability

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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).

1.5/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 352 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
96%
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
78%
Relocation assistance
52%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

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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

Flexible scheduling
Monthly set days available
Predictable schedule option