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Veterinarian Criticalist

BluePearl Pet Hospital·Golden Valley, Minnesota

$175,000 - $300,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide high-quality emergency and critical care services to a high caseload of pets in a collaborative specialty environment. Utilize advanced diagnostic technology to treat complex cases and contribute to the growth of the ECC department.

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BluePearl Pet Hospital in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a full time boarded or residency trained Veterinarian - Criticalist to join our talented team of specialty and emergency clinicians.

We are looking to expand our current critical care and emergency department due to high caseload and growth of the service.

Our ECC team is committed to providing excellence in an empathetic and friendly environment that fosters collaboration.

BluePearl Eden Prairie, MN is one of seven BluePearl hospitals serving the state of Minnesota.

Our Eden Prairie hospital joined the BluePearl family in 2009 to offer collaborative 24/7 emergency and referral medicine to more than 500 clinics in a 100-mile radius of the Twin Cities, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Canada, Wisconsin and Iowa.

Our facility is more than 10,000-square-feet and provides specialized care in the areas of emergency and critical care, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oncology, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.

Advanced diagnostic technology includes ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and an on-site MRI and CT scanner.

Our hospital continues to grow due to our reputation in the community as an exceptional referral care provider that understands the need for flexibility and urgency when cases are presented to us.

Why BluePearl?

To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning, and we value your health and well-being.

Our full-time associates are provided: Benefits: 401(k) with employer match, Parental Leave plans, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans, Fertility plans, employer-paid STD and LTD; depending on individual elections and utilization of our benefits offerings, the average total value of benefits offered at BluePearl is $30,000.

DVM stipend Outstanding technician support.

Because we encourage associate growth, you are surrounded by dedicated, experienced team members.

Our technicians are leveled by skillset and advance as more skills and experience are gained.

We focus on developing our associates into leaders through various programs and workshops.

As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.

Mars Veterinary Health and BluePearl are dedicated to making a better world for pets and the people who care for them.

We believe that starts with equity, inclusion & diversity, and taking a holistic approach to supporting our 70,000+ Associates’ health and wellbeing, particularly combatting inherent mental health challenges faced by veterinary professionals.

Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.

LYRA - confidential care for your emotional and mental health, how, when, and where you need it.

Access to 12 FREE sessions. *BluePearl Library –access more than 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 that houses resources for system training, continuing education, compliance, and personal development.

Learning communities exist for all our training and mentorship programs. *RECOVER CPR certifications – FREE continuing education and Basic and Advanced Life Support certifications are available.

BluePearl Pet Care Discounts Additional Discounts including pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone discounts, car discounts.

Annual company store allowance.

Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs - FREE for all Associates.

VETgirl – FREE membership.

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!

Our Clinician Total Rewards are unrivaled: Compensation

Salary Range

$175k - 300k, total compensation, inclusive of base and individual production. No Negative Accrual, No Non-Compete Agreement Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, personal time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and life insurance options. Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability. Clinician Stipends and Reimbursement of job-related expenses such as licensure fees, continuing education, professional dues, and state associations, Annual company store allowance (Approx $4k for FT Associates) Employee Referral bonus program. Trupanion pet insurance discounts & pet care Discounts Our Associate Health & Wellbeing support is Best-in-Class: Flexible work schedules. A team of licensed social workers who can provide guidance and advice on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment. 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. BluePearl is committed to developing a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you 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 proud 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. BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital is a national network of specialty and emergency pet hospitals. Our hospitals are located throughout the country, most of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Types of BluePearl Hospitals: Specialty and 24/7 Emergency Specialty & After-hours Emergency 24/7 Emergency After-hours Emergency Specialty Only Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine.

Mission

  • Our mission: Enriching lives through remarkable care for pets At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans.
  • Our vision: To transform the delivery of veterinary care through specialty and emergency medicine.

Requirements

Candidates must be a boarded or residency-trained Veterinarian specializing in Critical Care. Must possess the clinical expertise to handle emergency and referral medicine in a fast-paced hospital setting.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Care
  • Collaboration
  • MRI
  • Endoscopy
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Scanning
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Emergency Veterinary Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Arthroscopy

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) With Employer Match
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Pet Care Discounts
  • Licensure Fee Reimbursement
  • Fertility Plans
  • Professional Dues Reimbursement
  • Annual Company Store Allowance
  • DVM Stipend
  • Free VETgirl Membership
  • Free Plumb's Veterinary Drugs Access
  • Mental Health Support (Lyra)
  • Free Veterinary Journals Access

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$175,000 - $300,000/yr
Location
Golden Valley, Minnesota
Posted
May 28, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

BluePearl Pet Hospital

We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this...

Salary listed on 278 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Critical care demand in Minnesota

Minnesota employers seeking veterinarian criticalists typically need clinicians for high-acuity emergency and intensive care settings, where boarded or residency-trained critical care experience is a key signal. These roles are competitive because they combine advanced clinical skill with emergency medicine experience and a strong commitment to continuous learning. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the hospital’s case mix, schedule, and mentorship expectations before applying.

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