Veterinarian Surgeon

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking a full-time, board-certified or residency-trained Surgeon to join our state-of-the-art, emergency and specialty pet hospital.

Our ideal candidate would be a team player with an interest in helping to grow the Surgery service in the Birmingham hospital. We have a very collaborative, open working environment.

Our new hospital is located within a few miles of downtown Birmingham, near the Galleria in Hoover, AL. We plan to provide multiple specialty services in the new hospital and currently offer Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology. Once the new hospital is complete, it will be open 24/7 to provide Emergency Services.

What's it like being Blue Pearl?

We promote a family-like culture. We are truly in this together. Every day we work together to provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge, and talents. It's not just our Mission, it's what we really do.

Blue Pearl was founded in 1996, born from the dreams of a collective of veterinarians who believed that all pets should have access to advanced healthcare. They honor the strength of the human-animal bond by transforming the delivery of veterinary care through specialty and emergency medicine. Today, there are over 100 specialty and emergency hospitals across the country.

Who we are at Blue Pearl Birmingham?

Working together with Mars Petcare, Blue Pearl in Birmingham has access to a rich supply of resources to further our mission:
Enriching lives through outstanding care for pets. We are dedicated to transforming the delivery of veterinary care through specialty and emergency medicine.

• Exclusive focus on specialty and emergency medicine; no primary care
• Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an exceptional track record of clinician loyalty
• Flexible schedules that allow focus on both professional development and quality of life
• Individual clinician mentorship and support for training programs through Blue Pearl University and Blue Pearl Science
• Strong focus on a positive hospital environment
• Leadership and other advancement opportunities.

Perks to living in Birmingham:

Birmingham is located in the north, central part of Alabama and is one of Travel Leisure's "Top 50 places to visit in 2021". Birmingham is a small city where contemporary charm and old Southern hospitality mingle on a big scale. From award-winning golf courses to hundreds of acres of parks and miles of trails, outdoor activities abound. The city has multiple museums, five-star restaurants, and theaters to explore.

Birmingham is home to the largest motorcycle collection on the planet at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.

Why choose Blue Pearl?

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

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, floating holiday plans, 401(k), and life insurance options.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• A regional licensed social worker to provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment. Additionally, access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge, and other well-being resources through Lyra, an online mental health support platform.
• Annual company store allowance.
• Reimbursement of job-related expenses such as licensure fees, continuing education, professional dues, and state associations.
• Full-time and Part-time Clinicians with Standard Stipend will also receive additional Blue Pearl-funded benefits at no deduction from their stipend balance.
• Employee Referral bonus program.
• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. No applicant will be penalized for requesting assistance. We are a Drug-Free Workplace.