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BluePearl Vet
Irvine, California

Veterinarian Radiologist

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$252K - $295K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

  • BluePearl Irvine, California is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Radiologist to join our team!
  • Do you have a passion for working with animals and learning new standard methodologies in animal health?
  • Are you a dedicated Veterinarian who takes great pride in providing animals with the best possible care?
  • Do you practice patience with your patients daily?
  • Would your peers describe you as respectful, resilient, and phenomenal teammate?
  • If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you!

Our clinicians offer 24/7 emergency care as well as specialty services in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, Critical Care and Neurology. Onsite diagnostic and treatment capabilities include a CT scanner, ultrasound, MRI, chemotherapy, endoscopy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy and digital radiography.

The annual salary range for this position is $252,000.00 - $295,000.00.

Additionally, you may be able to earn production as determined in accordance with company policy.

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.

Our 24-hour pet hospital is located in Irvine, California just 40 miles south of Los Angeles on I-5. We are close to Huntington and Newport Beach and are open all day, every day to provide the care your pet needs.

View our hospital link here: https://bluepearlvet.com/hospital/irvine-ca/

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 associates are provided:

  • Benefits –401k Retirement Savings Plan, Parental Leave plans, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.
  • Flexible work schedules are built for you to sustain your personal work-life balance.

DVM stipend – an annual stipend is provided to participate in continuing education, short courses, associated travel, and registration fees.

We provide outstanding technician support. Because we encourage associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership 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.

On-Site Social Workers 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. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, support from Lyra. All associates regardless of benefit eligibility (includes full and part time) have access to 12 sessions at no cost to you. Relief associates are not eligible.

  • BluePearl Library – clinicians can access more than 2,000 veterinary and health science journals.
  • BluePearl Science – participate and learn from ongoing clinical studies happening 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.

Company store allowance – annual allowance to purchase BluePearl swag and scrubs throughout the year.

Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs - readily find dosing information for the drugs you prescribe every day. Free for all Associates.

VETgirl – Receive a 75% membership discount on the subscription-based multimedia service that offers RACE approved online continuing education for veterinary professionals. Veterinary students and veterinary technician students receive a free membership to VETgirl.

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 specialized radiology services and diagnostic imaging for animals in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians to deliver high-quality veterinary care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinarian Radiologist. Must demonstrate a passion for animal health and a commitment to professional teamwork and resilience.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

CT ScanningAnimal CarePatient ManagementCollaboration

Radiology 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 ~$274k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $247k 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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Irvine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,365k
Typical market rent
$3,527/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 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

401k Retirement Savings Plan
Parental Leave plans
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans
Flexible work schedules
DVM stipend for continuing education
Outstanding technician support
On-Site Social Workers
LYRA mental health support