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BluePearl Vet
Nashville, Tennessee

Veterinarian Specialist - Surgery

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Nashville, TN is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing specialty team. As a leader in emergency and specialty care, BluePearl is committed to delivering exceptional medicine in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform advanced surgical procedures using state-of-the-art diagnostics.
  • Collaborate with a strong, multidisciplinary specialty and ER team.
  • Provide compassionate, clear communication to pet owners.
  • Contribute to a culture focused on learning, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

  • DVM/VMD and surgical residency completion (or residency-trained).
  • TN veterinary license (or ability to obtain).
  • Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
  • Team-focused, compassionate, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary + production potential
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Continuing education allowance and access to BluePearl University
  • Flexible scheduling and well-being support programs
  • Unique Opportunities
  • BluePearl Cares: 501(c)(3) expanding access to care

Vet-TROMA: First-of-its-kind partnership with the U. S. Army

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation + unique incentive plan
  • 401(k) with match; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
  • Parental & fertility benefits; employer-paid STD/LTD
  • Annual clinician stipend
  • Exceptional technician support & regional social workers
  • Free access to VetGirl, VetFolio, OntheFloor@Dove
  • BluePearl University, BluePearl Science, and a 2,000+ journal library
  • Mental health support: LYRA (12 free sessions) + EAP
  • Pet care discounts, Royal Canin, Mars products, travel, electronics & more
  • Annual company store allowance

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Perform advanced surgical procedures using state-of-the-art diagnostics while collaborating with a multidisciplinary specialty and emergency team. Provide compassionate communication to pet owners and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree and have completed a surgical residency or be residency-trained. A Tennessee veterinary license or the ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary surgeryDiagnostic imagingEmergency careClinical skillsTeam collaborationAdaptabilityCompassionate care

Surgery Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k
Typical market rent
$1,834/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN 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

Base salary + production potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and parental leave
Continuing education allowance
Access to BluePearl University
Flexible scheduling
Well-being support programs
401(k) with match