Veterinary Medical Director
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Job overview
BluePearl is hiring a Veterinary Medical Director. BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and visionary veterinary leader to serve as Medical Director for their team of emergency and specialty clinicians. In this pivotal role, the Medical Director will partner closely with hospital administration to foster a strong sense of community, support a thriving team environment, and champion the commitment to outstanding medical quality.
Key focus areas include Uphold and elevate standards in patient care, client service, and safety, Build and support a learning-focused, clinician-driven culture, and Lead recruiting, engagement, and retention efforts for top-tier talent.
Successful candidates bring Several Years Clinical Experience. Important skills include Collaborative, Engaged, Visionary Veterinary Leader, Uphold Patient Care Standards, Elevate Patient Care Standards, and Uphold Client Service Standards.
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Medical Director – BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tacoma, WA
| Competitive Compensation, Sign-On Bonus, and Relocation Assistance Available!
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking a collaborative, engaged, and visionary veterinary leader to serve as Medical Director for our team of emergency and specialty clinicians. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner closely with hospital administration to foster a strong sense of community, support a thriving team environment, and champion our unwavering commitment to outstanding medical quality.
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary : $220,000–$260,000 annually
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Annual leadership stipend : Up to $50,000
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Eligibility for production, sign-on bonus, and relocation support
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Dedicated admin time to lead effectively without sacrificing work-life balance
Pay Range Disclaimer: The listed compensation reflects an average of base salary and production earnings. Actual compensation may vary based on specialty and market-specific considerations.
Your Core Responsibilities:
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Uphold and elevate standards in patient care, client service, and safety
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Build and support a learning-focused, clinician-driven culture
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Lead recruiting, engagement, and retention efforts for top-tier talent
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Strengthen relationships with referral partners through visits, CE presentations, and collaborative case discussions
Who You Are:
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A confident, collaborative veterinary professional with several years of clinical experience
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An enthusiastic relationship-builder, both in-hospital and within the wider veterinary community
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A proactive leader who inspires teams and leads with heart and purpose
Our Hospital: BluePearl Tacoma
Our hospital is an emergency and specialty facility serving the Tacoma, WA area. It features advanced technology that enables our associates to deliver high-quality specialty care, including digital radiography, ultrasonography, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, electro-chemotherapy, and CO₂ laser capabilities.
We have a highly qualified team with a dedicated intensive care unit (ICU) and a full-service in-house laboratory. Our facility includes comfortable treatment areas, surgical suites, recovery areas, and kennels to ensure a secure and calming environment for our patients. BluePearl Tacoma provides 24/7 services in emergency, critical care, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, avian & exotics, oncology, surgery, radiology, and diagnostic imaging.
Our team believes strongly in collaborative medicine to provide the most comprehensive care for our patients.
Why BluePearl?
We’re a community of passionate caregivers driven by a shared mission: to deliver the most advanced veterinary care possible. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our clinicians gain access to:
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World-class CE opportunities through BluePearl University and beyond
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A clinical leveling system to support your professional growth
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Leadership development programs to help you grow into your next big role
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Access to 2,000+ medical journals, webinars, and peer learning
Your Wellness Matters:
We care deeply for our people. That’s why we offer:
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Comprehensive benefits : health, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, and 401(k)
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Company-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance
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Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
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access to 12 free mental health sessions per year, and the Lyra platform
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Discounts on pet care, food, and Trupanion insurance
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Annual BluePearl store allowance
If you are an experienced doctor and want to be part of the largest network of interdisciplinary pet hospitals that combines expertise and passion to deliver the most advanced veterinary care, let's chat !
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.
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