Emergency Veterinarian – EmERge Program

Job Description

EmERge Emergency Veterinarian Training Program | BluePearl Pet Hospital

The Tone:
This is a full-time immersive emergency veterinarian training program offered by BluePearl Pet Hospital, a company deeply committed to fostering a collaborative culture and providing outstanding specialty and emergency care for pets. The EmERge program is designed to propel participants toward becoming skilled, confident, and proficient emergency veterinarians, fully equipped to administer life-saving care for pets in crisis. This program addresses the critical need for highly trained emergency veterinary professionals, welcoming both recent graduates and seasoned professionals seeking to specialize, and ensuring they receive competitive compensation and comprehensive support from day one.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Multiple locations
• Pay: $120000 annually (initial compensation)
• Team: Part of a cohort, mentored by experienced clinicians
• Mission: To train and equip veterinarians with comprehensive skills to administer life-saving care for pets in crisis.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Complete Initial Boot Camp: Undertake 14 weeks of accelerated boot camp and initial training, commencing with two weeks of virtual asynchronous learning, followed by an immersive two-week, in-person boot camp with the entire EmERge cohort. This segment includes hands-on labs, ER case scenarios, and critical practical skills development.
• Participate in Hospital Rotations: Spend the remaining 10 weeks of the initial training at your designated primary hospital, engaging in rotations through emergency and critical care departments, as well as other relevant specialties to gain diverse exposure.
• Engage in Mentored Training: Benefit from 20 weeks of hands-on, immersive training, meticulously guided by an experienced clinician mentor who will provide personalized instruction and feedback to enhance your emergency veterinary skills.
• Apply Experiential Learning: Advance through 18 weeks of dedicated experiential training, maintaining continued mentorship, to apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios and solidify your proficiency in emergency veterinary medicine.
• Cultivate Professional Connections: Actively participate in a program designed to foster lasting connections with peers and create indelible memories, enriching your professional journey while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Doctorate Degree. Entry-Level or experienced veterinary professional with a sincere interest in becoming an Emergency Veterinarian. Graduate of an accredited veterinary school.
• Experience: Passed (or pending) the NAVLE. Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of interest.
• Skills: Strong aptitude for hands-on practical learning and application of critical medical skills in emergency scenarios.
• Bonus: Readiness to commit to a one-year work commitment after completing the training program.