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BluePearl Vet
Augusta, Georgia

Locum Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callContract

Listed compensation

$390K–$468K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in August, GA is seeking Emergency (ER) Locum Veterinarians to join our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital. As a Locum ER Veterinarian at BluePearl Augusta, you will work alongside an internal medicine specialist, cardiologist, oncologist, and surgeon, to ensure the highest standard of medical excellence for pets and the community.

BluePearl Augusta Is Proud to Offer

12-hour shift rates of $1500 - $1800, or the greater of the commission amount generated during the shift.

Who We Are at BluePearl Augusta

  • Our hospital includes 11 exam rooms and 4 surgical suites
  • We offer CT, digital radiology, C-Arm fluoroscopy, ultrasound, flexible endoscopy, Snyder oxygen cage, multi-parameter monitors, comprehensive Idexx labs, iStat, and an expansive pharmacy.
  • We carry blood products and have on-call whole blood donors available when needed.
  • Specialties services include Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Oncology.

About Augusta, GA

  • Augusta, GA is home to the Masters Golf Tournament.
  • We have mountains 2 hours north and beaches 2-3 hours east.

There are numerous state parks and the largest man-made lake East of the Mississippi feeding the Savannah River where world-class fishing tournaments are held.

Lots of summer activities abound with campgrounds scattered along the coast line that includes both South Carolina and Georgia.

  • The area is appealing to runners, bikers and kayakers.
  • We have our own minor league baseball team, the Augusta GreenJackets, playing in a brand-new state-of-the-art stadium.
  • There is abundant culture in the form of theatre, award-winning restaurants and local dives.
  • Many venues host various performing artists throughout the year.

For equine enthusiasts, there is trail riding, local fox hunting, the annual Augusta Futurity Cutting Horse Show and nearby Aiken, SC holds many hunter/jumper events, polo matches, and steeplechase.

The Rewards for You at BluePearl

Excel in a dynamic environment as an emergency veterinarian, 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 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 the request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert emergency medical care to critically ill or injured pets within a multidisciplinary specialty hospital environment. Collaborate with specialists and communicate effectively with pet owners regarding treatment plans and medical conditions.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of delivering high-standard medical care in a fast-paced emergency setting. Experience in emergency medicine and the ability to work effectively within a team of specialists is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingPatient careCritical careTeam collaborationMedical record keeping

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 45 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 91% have no call, 87% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$150k–$180kEmergency Medicine median $138k (middle half $125k–$163k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$171k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Georgia11 active302 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 91% no call · 87% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia healthcare professional listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus · 16% offer loan repayment110 active listings, Nov 2026
New Emergency Medicine listings480 in the last 30 days456 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend−5.6% 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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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 300 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,344/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.