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BluePearl Vet
Washington, Pennsylvania

Veterinarian Criticalist

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Veterinary Criticalist – BluePearl – Pittsburgh South, PA * Competitive Salary and Relocation Package.

Why should you choose Pittsburgh? They say a picture is worth 1,000 words and this video is worth even more: vimeo.com/677892292

We promote a family-like culture. We are truly in this together. We work to provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge, and talents.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Washington, PA is seeking a full-time or part-time Criticalist to join our team. We are a close knit, collegial group with a collaborative work ethic. We currently have 7 criticalists combined in both of our Pittsburgh locations and we are looking to expand coverage in our South location. We have a house officer program consisting of rotating interns, emergency and critical care interns and residents, and surgical interns and residents, which leads to a team approach to patient care.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Washington, PA is a comprehensive multi-specialty and referral hospital in Western Pennsylvania. The 13,500 square-foot facility opened in 2017 and offers a variety of services including after-hours emergency medicine on evenings and weekends, and specialists in critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery.

This location also houses several advanced treatment and diagnostic services including an on-site 64 slice CT, 2 ultrasound machines, video endoscopy, digital radiography, and dedicated suites for endoscopy and ultrasound. Additional services such as blood bank, comprehensive in-house laboratory with commercial grade equipment, and pharmacy are also provided. BluePearl is unique in that an in-house social worker is also available to support associates and clients.

BluePearl Pittsburgh North and Monroeville (opened March 4, 2024!), the sister hospitals of South, also offer a variety of services with close proximity to support South, including round-the-clock emergency medicine, advanced MRI, and specialists in cardiology, critical care, dermatology, internal medicine, medical oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, radiation oncology, radiology, and surgery.

Pittsburgh, tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Pennsylvania, is a mid-sized metropolis that has been ranked one of the most livable cities in the U. S. It is a small city of ethnic neighborhoods, scenic hills, trees, rivers, and farmland, and offers world-class fine arts, museums, restaurants, and educational institutions. It also boasts three professional sports teams, a zoo, aquarium, the National Aviary, excellent schools and health care, and a wide variety of outdoor and family activities, including Idlewild, Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Park. Despite Pittsburgh's big city offerings, people are friendly, crime is low, rural settings are within commuting distance, and cost of living is well below average.

Why BluePearl?

  • We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • 401K plan with match
  • Annual company store allowance
  • DVM Stipend for necessary annual licenses and memberships
  • Continuing Education allowance
  • Blue Pearl University clinician access to over 2,000 medical publications
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holidays
  • Parental leave plans
  • On-site social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food

Because we encourage associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. All associates are leveled by their skillset in our unique leveling program. We also focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops

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

Provide exceptional specialty and emergency critical care for pets within a collaborative, multi-specialty hospital environment. Work alongside a team of criticalists and house officers to deliver comprehensive patient care using advanced diagnostic tools.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Veterinary Criticalist capable of working in a high-volume referral setting. Ability to collaborate with interns and residents in a team-based approach to patient care is essential.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Critical Care MedicineDiagnostic ImagingCT ScanningCollaborationClinical Leadership

Veterinary Critical Care Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 9 employers

Sign-on bonus
100%
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
85% this job
Relocation assistance
46% this job
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$898/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

Competitive salary
Relocation package
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K plan with match
Annual company store allowance
DVM stipend for licenses and memberships
Continuing education allowance
BluePearl University access