Veterinary Medical Director

BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital

$220K — $260K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with current licensure in Washington State.
  • 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience, ideally in emergency or specialty care.
  • Strong leadership skills and experience in managing and motivating teams.
  • Proven ability to build relationships within the veterinary community and with clients.
  • Commitment to high standards of patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Elevate patient care and safety standards across the hospital.
  • Cultivate a learning-oriented environment for clinicians.
  • Oversee recruitment and retention of veterinary talent.
  • Enhance relationships with referral partners through active engagement.
  • Lead administrative processes while ensuring effective team management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid short/long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Wellness resources targeting mental health and stress management.
  • Access to 12 free mental health sessions annually.
  • Discounts on pet care services and products.
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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:
  • Competitive salary: $220,000-$260,000 annually
  • Annual leadership stipend: Up to $50,000
  • Eligibility for production, sign-on bonus, and relocation support
  • 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:
  • Uphold and elevate standards in patient care, client service, and safety
  • Build and support a learning-focused, clinician-driven culture
  • Lead recruiting, engagement, and retention efforts for top-tier talent
  • Strengthen relationships with referral partners through visits, CE presentations, and collaborative case discussions


Who You Are:
  • A confident, collaborative veterinary professional with several years of clinical experience
  • An enthusiastic relationship-builder, both in-hospital and within the wider veterinary community
  • 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.

Your Wellness Matters:

We care deeply for our people. That's why we offer:
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, PTO, parental leave, and 401(k)
  • Company-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance
  • Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills.
  • access to 12 free mental health sessions per year, and the Lyra platform
  • Discounts on pet care, food, and Trupanion insurance
  • 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!

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