Emergency Veterinarian
Listed compensation
Salary Range: $175,000-$220,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Join Our Team in Fresno, CA: Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian with Up to $100,000 Sign-On Bonus!
BluePearl Pet Hospital is excited to welcome a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to our dynamic team located in Fresno, CA.
At BluePearl, we take immense pride in delivering outstanding veterinary care with a compassionate heart. Our cutting-edge facility is fully equipped to handle emergency cases, ensuring that every pet receives top-notch care during their most vulnerable moments. We understand the importance of prompt and skillful veterinary care in emergency situations, and our team of dedicated professionals is committed to delivering compassionate care to our patients.
Experience Life at BluePearl
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.
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, offering a safe space for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
Discover BluePearl Fresno
Formally known as Fresno Pet ER, we are a well-established, busy, progressive, veterinary emergency hospital located in the heart of California. We serve Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Sanger, and the surrounding areas in the San Joaquin Valley. We practice high-quality medicine and surgery for small animals.
Our facility features a full in-house diagnostic laboratory, digital radiology, ultrasound, a well-equipped surgical suite, and more. We also have a very energetic, compassionate, and well-trained support team. The hospital Medical Director has over 25 years’ experience in Emergency Medicine. We are also proudly the official vet for Fresno State’s beloved mascot, Victor E. Bulldog, ensuring his medical needs are addressed so he’s healthy and ready to tackle any adventure. Go Dogs!
Explore Our Hospital and Community
Take a virtual tour of our hospital: https://bluepearlvet.com/hospital/fresno-ca/
Living in the Fresno Area
Sunset Magazine has named Fresno as one of the top cities to live in Northern California. Affordable housing, proximity to mountains, beaches, and National Parks are some reasons. Fresno is nestled at the base of the Sierra Mountains and located 70 miles from Yosemite National Park. It is home to Fresno State University which was recently ranked #17 in the Washington Monthly College Rankings! Fresno also offers art, culture, and sports opportunities. A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, Fresno boasts easy access to skiing, fishing, hiking, rafting, cycling, and camping. Other areas of California are within a few hours drive from this great Central California location. BluePearl Pet Hospital, Fresno, is in the award winning Clovis United School District, making it a great location for family.
Why BluePearl?
To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning, and we value your health and well-being. Our full-time associates are provided:
Benefits: 401(k) with employer match, Parental Leave plans, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans, Fertility plans, employer-paid STD and LTD; depending on individual elections and utilization of our benefits offerings, the average total value of benefits offered at BluePearl is $30,000.
DVM stipend
Outstanding technician support. Because we encourage associate growth, you are surrounded by dedicated, experienced team members. Our technicians are leveled by skillset and advance as more skills and experience are gained. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through various programs and workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
Mars Veterinary Health and BluePearl are dedicated to making a better world for pets and the people who care for them. We believe that starts with equity, inclusion & diversity, and taking a holistic approach to supporting our 70,000+ Associates’ health and wellbeing, particularly combatting inherent mental health challenges faced by veterinary professionals.
Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health, how, when, and where you need it. Access to 12 FREE sessions.
*BluePearl Library –access more than 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 that houses resources for system training, continuing education, compliance, and personal development. Learning communities exist for all our training and mentorship programs.
*RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE continuing education and Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications are available.
BluePearl Pet Care Discounts
Additional Discounts including pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone discounts, car discounts.
- Annual company store allowance.
- Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs - FREE for all Associates.
- VETgirl – FREE membership.
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!
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.
You're officially certified: Holding a valid state veterinary license
You have an unwavering commitment to emergency care: Self-directed, committed ongoing learner. Must be driven to continuously improve and stay up to date with industry developments and dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality.
You're a pro at solving problems: Your decision-making skills are top-notch. You possess outstanding analytical capacity, attention to detail, and follow through.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment: You have a knack for multitasking and can skillfully prioritize in high volume environment.
If you're already familiar with Google Apps for Work and have experience with Cornerstone Practice Management software, that's a bonus!
You are Tech-Savvy: If you're already well-versed in Google Apps for Work and have experience with Cornerstone Practice Management software, consider it an added bonus!
Compensation and Sign-On Bonus
- Annual Salary Range: $175,000-$220,000
- Plus, a Sign-On Bonus of up to $100,000
- No Non-Compete Clause
Pay Range Disclaimer: The compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. BluePearl also offers additional ancillary benefits, including, but not limited to, shift differentials and weekend differentials. These ancillary benefits may fluctuate by region and/or hospital. Please discuss specific ancillary benefits with your interviewer.
At BluePearl, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are more than willing to provide the necessary support, and no applicant will face penalties as a result of making such a request. We are fully committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our workplaces are drug-free.
Join our warm, welcoming, talented, and highly collaborative team and let your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care shine every day!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency veterinary medicine and surgery for small animals in a fast-paced hospital environment. Collaborate with a support team to deliver compassionate care and manage critical cases using advanced diagnostic tools.
Requirements
Must hold a DVM or VMD degree and a valid state veterinary license. Requires a commitment to continuous learning and the ability to prioritize tasks in a high-volume emergency setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Emergency Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$158k (106 salary observations; 131 listings), vs ~$110k nationally (566 salary observations; 1,418 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $178k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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