Veterinarian Criticalist

BluePearl in Christiana, DE is seeking a full time boarded or residency trained criticalist to join our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital. Our current critical care department has a high caseload and is a growing service. Our critical care service has highly qualified, dedicated technicians and is fully staffed with 9 ER clinicians.

Our move has brought us to the community of Christiana in New Castle County, where we serve the entire Delmarva region, including Wilmington, Newport, Stanton, and Newark. 

Our 20,000 square foot hospital is equipped with advanced suites and technology to provide compassionate care for pets. Special features include Separate dog and cat waiting areas, Expanded ICU with 24-hour monitoring, On-site CT scanner for detailed imaging, I-131 radioactive iodine treatment for cats with hyperthyroidism, and Surgical suite offering life-changing procedures like total hip replacement surgery. We also have a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center with both land and hydrotherapy/underwater treadmills. 

For the humans, we have a large conference room for onsite meetings and Continuing Education events. 

We know having an engaged team is critical to the care of our patients and the running of the hospital.  We truly have a team approach to patient care at every level.  This is a great work environment with staff and clinicians who approach patient care with enthusiasm and collaboration to ensure that the most compassionate care is achieved for patients and their families.  We also work with several veterinary technician programs in the area.    

Delaware is considered the nation’s first state and is conveniently located forty minutes from historical Philadelphia, sixty minutes from Inner Harbor in Baltimore, ninety minutes from our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., sixty minutes from Delaware beaches with gorgeous lighthouses, about an hour from Lancaster, PA which is known for its Amish community, lush farmlands and shopping outlets and a mere forty-five minutes from Chester County horse country.  Delaware might be the second smallest state, but it has endless options of enjoyment from the beautiful beaches, a multitude of state parks, museums, gardens, colonial history, entertainment venues and great food.  There are festivals for every interest:  Old New Castle Days, Wildflower Celebration, Dover Days, NASCAR races, Scrapple Festival, Peach Festival, Apple Blossom Festival, Rockford Ice Cream Festival, Firefly Music Festival, State Fair, Wine and Beer festival and Sea Witch Halloween!  There is a plethora of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, swimming, horseback riding and golfing. Delaware was named the third most bike-friendly state in the country by the League of American Bicyclists in 2015.  Plus, there is no sales tax in Delaware, so you’ll see a little more savings when shopping for those big-ticket items!  

Why BluePearl? 

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. 

• We encourage you to grow with us. 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. 

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

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

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options. 

Annual company store allowance. 

Flexible work schedules. 

Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans. 

A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment. 

• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets. 

Wage Range: 171k - 224k

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.