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BluePearl Vet
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Veterinarian Criticalist

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 Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a full-time Criticalist who will work side by side with another criticalist, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, EmERge clinicians, ER clinicians, and leadership team. Additional medical leadership opportunities, clinical and/or teaching development opportunities are also available.

We are truly in this together. We work to provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge, and talents.

Our BluePearl Cedar Rapids, IA was founded in 2005 and has grown into a robust multi-disciplinary 24/7 hospital with ER, Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Dermatology. We are proud to offer advanced veterinary care, around the clock. We value a team approach to patient care so all our doctors share information and consult with one another to ensure that our patients get the benefit of an integrative team of specialists.

Why choose BluePearl?

In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we emphasize the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, complimentary access to VetGirl, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

Because we encourage Associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. All Associates are leveled by their skillset in our unique leveling program. We also focus on developing our Associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops.

We value your health and well-being as an Associate by providing you with the following benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans, 401(k) and life insurance options.

  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible work schedules.

Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra, an online mental health support platform.

  • Annual company store allowance.
  • Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

The future is yours to create. We have a wide array of opportunities and growth paths within the organization and within Mars Vet Health. Step up, stand out, get involved, and put your mark on our amazing profession!

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.

Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional specialty and emergency critical care for pets within a multi-disciplinary 24/7 hospital environment. Collaborate with other specialists and leadership to ensure integrative patient care and pursue clinical or teaching development opportunities.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Veterinarian Criticalist capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative specialty environment. While not explicitly listed as a degree, the 'Criticalist' title implies advanced specialty certification and postgraduate veterinary training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineClinical LeadershipCollaborative CareMedical Consulting

Veterinary Critical Care Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa 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

Living in Cedar Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,291/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA 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

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision
Paid time off, parental leave, and floating holidays
401(k) and life insurance options
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Flexible work schedules
12 mental health care sessions annually through Lyra
Annual company store allowance
Trupanion pet insurance and discounts