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Veterinarian Criticalist

BluePearl Vet, LLC·Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

Provide exceptional specialty and emergency critical care for pets within a multi-disciplinary 24/7 hospital environment. Collaborate with other specialists and leadership to ensure integrative patient care and pursue clinical or teaching development opportunities.

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a full-time Criticalist who will work side by side with another criticalist, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dermatology, EmERge clinicians, ER clinicians, and leadership team.

Additional medical leadership opportunities, clinical and/or teaching development opportunities are also available.

We are truly in this together.

We work to provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge, and talents.

Our BluePearl Cedar Rapids, IA was founded in 2005 and has grown into a robust multi-disciplinary 24/7 hospital with ER, Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Dermatology.

We are proud to offer advanced veterinary care, around the clock.

We value a team approach to patient care so all our doctors share information and consult with one another to ensure that our patients get the benefit of an integrative team of specialists.

Why choose BluePearl?

In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we emphasize the importance of continuous learning.

We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, complimentary access to VetGirl, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

Because we encourage Associate growth, you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members.

All Associates are leveled by their skillset in our unique leveling program.

We also focus on developing our Associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops.

We value your health and well-being as an Associate by providing you with the following benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans, 401(k) and life insurance options.

Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible work schedules.

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.

Annual company store allowance.

Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

The future is yours to create.

We have a wide array of opportunities and growth paths within the organization and within Mars Vet Health.

Step up, stand out, get involved, and put your mark on our amazing profession!

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.

Why BluePearl?

Because it is an exceptional place to work!

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified Veterinarian Criticalist capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative specialty environment. While not explicitly listed as a degree, the 'Criticalist' title implies advanced specialty certification and postgraduate veterinary training.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Critical Care
  • Teaching
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Collaborative Care
  • Medical Consulting

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Floating Holiday Plans
  • Trupanion Pet Insurance
  • Mental Health Care Sessions
  • Annual Company Store Allowance
  • Employee Discounts for Pet Treatments, Procedures, and Food

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

BluePearl Vet, LLC

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 253 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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