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BluePearl Vet
Jacksonville, Florida

Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-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 Veterinary Specialty and 24-Hour Emergency Pet Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our established and collaborative team.

For over 20 years, our hospital has built an exceptional reputation serving the North Florida and South Georgia communities with high-quality specialty and emergency care.

About Our Hospital

Our state-of-the-art, 11,000-square-foot facility is fully equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including:

  • Sound Eklin digital radiology
  • Diagnostic ultrasound
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Arthroscopy and laparoscopy
  • High-speed 16-slice CT
  • Oxygen cages
  • Complete in-house laboratory
  • Full-service emergency and critical care

Our team is energetic, collaborative, and deeply committed to outstanding patient care, exceptional client and referring veterinarian service, and continued growth for our clinicians and associates.

Specialty services include

  • Anesthesia
  • Dermatology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Radiology
  • Surgery

Our clinicians work closely together to provide the highest level of medicine while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance and continuous learning.

Why Jacksonville?

Jacksonville is the largest city by population in Florida and offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern growth. Located along Florida’s east coast, the area features over 1,100 miles of shoreline, beautiful beaches, and easy access to destinations like St. Augustine, Daytona Beach, Orlando, and Cape Canaveral.

From world-class golf courses and professional sports (including the Jacksonville Jaguars) to a thriving arts scene and the largest urban park system in the U. S., Jacksonville offers something for everyone.

Why BluePearl?

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus (NO negative accrual)
  • 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.

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. 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! BluePearl Cares explainer video

Vet-TROMA – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U. S. Army – check it out! https://bluepearlvet.com/press-releases-announcements/bluepearl-partnership-army/

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 high-quality emergency and critical care to pets using advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure outstanding patient care and client service.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of working in a fast-paced emergency environment. A commitment to continuous learning and collaborative teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineCT ImagingClient CommunicationCollaborative PracticeMedical Diagnostics

Emergency Medicine Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (24 salary observations; 271 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 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, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs · 13 employers

3
<$110k
2
$120k
7
$130k-150k
0
$150k-170k
3
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
87%
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$185k
#2

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#3

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#4

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+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL 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 base salary
Quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
401(k) with employer match
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Parental Leave and Fertility plans
Employer-paid STD and LTD
Clinician annual stipend
Outstanding technician support