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BluePearl Vet
Rockville, Maryland

Emergency Service Head Veterinarian

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-Time

Listed compensation

up to $220,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a full time Emergency Service Head Veterinarian to join our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital.

The Emergency Service Head is a clinically practicing manager of the hospital’s ER Clinician team.

As supervisor to ER Clinicians, the role is responsible for all day-to-day matters impacting direct reports including scheduling, hiring, training, mentoring, facilitating regular ER meetings, and representing the ER team as a hospital leader. The incumbent works during a variety of shifts to support the team and collaborates with the Medical Director to ensure the highest level of patient care.

BluePearl is proud to offer

  • Annual ERSH base salary up to $220,000, based on experience.
  • Additional compensation through annual ER Service Head stipend, up to $20,000.
  • Additional earning potential through quarterly production bonus.
  • 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!

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/

About BluePearl – Rockville, MD

Our hospital in Rockville provides emergency care and a wide variety of specialty services including boarded specialists in Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and a growing intern program.

We have a great partnership with board certified Neurologists and Cardiologists in the building, which expands the services available to our patients.

Our hospital joined the Rockville community in June of 2014.

Our hospital is 33,000-square-feet and houses many diagnostic and therapeutic tools, including a mechanical vent, high flow oxygen, lithotripsy laser, MRI, 64 slice CT, ultrasound, minimally invasive scoping equipment, an isolation unit in the ER and an in-house Antech reference laboratory.

We hold daily doctor rounds, and our Hospital Operations Committee meets monthly with our clinicians for informal topic rounds to discuss operational and medical initiatives, changes, etc.

We offer a variety of in-house CE opportunities which helps foster and cultivate our collaborative atmosphere.

Join us in building the premier facility for advanced veterinary care in the Maryland-Washington D. C. area!

Why you should choose Rockville, MD

Rockville is regarded as one of America’s leading small cities for work, for play and for life.

It is the vibrant, highly educated, business-friendly home to some of the nation’s and the world’s most prominent biomed and technology companies and is adjacent to the world's most powerful city, Washington, D. C.

According to the U. S News and World report, eight Montgomery County Public Schools have been recognized as some of the top public schools in the state of Maryland.

Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents.

Rockville is a place one can truly and proudly call "my hometown."

It is a place that looks and feels like home, where people and government work to maintain the intimacy and warmth that “hometown” connotes.

A place where, despite our differences, neighbors know and care about each other and the community they share. We can’t forget to also mention all the great food in the area!

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 from accredited university required.
  • Successful completion of rotating internship or the BluePearl’s EmERge program required.
  • 2+ years of clinical experience required.
  • Must possess valid applicable DVM licensure.
  • Demonstrated capacity to multitask and successfully manage competing priorities required.
  • Prior shift lead experience preferred.
  • Strong leadership ability with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated stress tolerance and attention to detail.
  • Strong ability to mentor and train less experienced Clinicians and Interns.

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

The Emergency Service Head Veterinarian manages the ER Clinician team, overseeing scheduling, hiring, training, and mentoring. They also provide direct clinical care and collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM from an accredited university and have completed a rotating internship or the BluePearl EmERge program. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience and valid DVM licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineTeam leadershipStaff schedulingClinical supervisionMultitaskingDiagnostic proceduresEmergency surgeryCritical care

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 16.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$230k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $219k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland 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

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Rockville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$624k
Typical market rent
$2,405/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 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

Annual ERSH base salary up to $220,000
ER Service Head stipend up to $20,000
Quarterly production bonus
401(k) with employer match
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Parental Leave and Fertility plans
Employer-paid short term and long-term disability
Clinician annual stipend