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BluePearl Vet
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Veterinarian Specialist - Dermatology

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

Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a full-time Dermatology Veterinarian (board-certified or residency-trained) to build and lead a high-performing Dermatology service. If you’re passionate about delivering advanced dermatologic care, driving service growth, and making a meaningful impact within a collaborative specialty environment—this is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a thriving dermatology program.

  • Learn more about our Pittsburgh North Hospital HERE!
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide advanced dermatology diagnostics and treatments using state-of-the-art technology

Collaborate with a strong, ER and multidisciplinary specialty team (Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, and an established Internal Medicine service!)

  • Access to cutting edge technology and a full-time blood blank
  • Deliver compassionate, clear communication to pet owners
  • Contribute to a culture committed to learning, excellence, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

  • DVM/VMD with dermatology residency completion (or residency-trained)
  • PA veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • Strong clinical, diagnostic, and client communication skills
  • Team-focused, compassionate, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
  • 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

The specialist will be responsible for providing advanced dermatology diagnostics and treatments utilizing state-of-the-art technology while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary specialty team. This role also involves delivering compassionate communication to pet owners and contributing to a culture focused on learning and excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a DVM/VMD degree and have completed a dermatology residency or be residency-trained in dermatology. Applicants are also required to have a Pennsylvania veterinary license or the ability to obtain one, along with strong clinical, diagnostic, and client communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Dermatology TreatmentsCollaborationClinical SkillsDiagnostic SkillsTeamwork

Dermatology Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 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 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