Emergency Veterinarian
Listed compensation
Base salary up to $200,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team in New York City, Downtown. We have four state-of-the-art hospitals, in three boroughs of NYC, with our Downtown hospital serving downtown Manhattan including Union Square, Greenwich Village and East Village. We're off Fifth Avenue on West 15th Street and are accessible by public transportation.
Those without ER experience (including new graduates) are encouraged to apply through our EmERge program.
BluePearl is proud to offer
- Base salary up to $200,000, based upon level of experience.
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Relocation package.
Who we are at BluePearl Downtown
We offer 24/7 emergency medicine in a well-equipped facility with multi-specialty services
Specialties include cardiology, critical care, dermatology and allergy treatment, internal medicine, soft tissue, minimally invasive, orthopedic surgery, oncology, radiology, and anesthesiology.
We offer state-of-the-art care, including a new 64-slice CT as well as multiple ultrasound units and digital radiology.
- BluePearl is proud to offer our comprehensive benefits package:
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.
- Parental Leave and Fertility plans.
- Employer-paid short term, and long-term disability.
- Clinician annual stipend.
- Outstanding technician support.
- Regional Social Workers
LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health. 12 FREE sessions.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 3 FREE face-to-face visits with a specialist.
- BluePearl Library –FREE access to 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.
- RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE.
- BluePearl Pet Care Benefits (BluePearl Plan and TruPanion Insurance).
Additional Discounts: pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone, car purchase, car rental, travel, and more.
- Annual company store allowance.
- FREE membership to VetGirl, VetFolio, OntheFloor@Dove
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 or check out this video!
Vet-TROMA – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U. S. Army – check it out!
What’s in it 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 (**see testimonials below from our team!)
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.
- What you need to excel at BluePearl
- DVM/VMD degree required.
- Completion of a rotating internship or residency in emergency and critical care preferred but not required.
- Current license to practice veterinary medicine in this state.
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to make rapid and accurate assessments in emergency situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate bedside manner.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Perks to living in the NYC area
New York City is home to the world’s major commercial, financial, and cultural centers.
Love sports? You have plenty of NY teams to root for including the Yankees, Mets, Jets, Giants, Knicks, Islanders and Rangers!
Love to eat? NYC is famous for its pizza, pastrami sandwiches, cheesecake, hots dogs, bagels, and black & white cookies!
New York might be a bustling city, but there are plenty of parks in which to run, walk and bike, including iconic Central Park, Washington Square Park, the High Line and Prospect Park.
Explore all NYC has to offer with a public transportation system that cannot be beat!
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 expert emergency medical care to critically ill or injured pets in a 24/7 hospital environment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver high-quality diagnostic and treatment services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree and a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the state. Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency setting are essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $185k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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