EmERge Veterinarian

About Us

Our Blue Pearl hospital in Lawrenceville, GA, is proud to offer an Emergency Veterinarian Training Program called EmERge. This hospital was founded in 1998 as part of Georgia Veterinary Specialists, the largest private multi‑specialty referral hospital in Georgia.

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Gwinnett offers a vibrant mix of attractions including the Georgia Aquarium, Six Flags, the College Football Hall of Fame, Stone Mountain, Centennial Park, the Chattahoochee River, SEC football, professional sports teams, and year‑round arts & music festivals. The four seasons are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast – it is only a short‑day trip to the mountains or the coast.

The Blue Pearl emERge Program is designed to give veterinary school graduates the necessary training to become successful Emergency Veterinarians. It is a full‑time job from the very beginning, and we will prepare you for your first solo emergency shift at one of our Blue Pearl hospitals. The program combines lectures, interactive seminars, labs, mentoring, and hands‑on practice experience. Not only will you receive valuable training from experienced Veterinarians, you will also be paid a salary from the first day of your course.

• This program does not replace or substitute an internship which is required for application to a residency.
• A graduate of an accredited veterinary school.
• Individual with a sincere interest in becoming an Emergency Veterinarian.
• A current Veterinarian looking for a career change.

EmERge is a one‑year training program divided into three segments. Your salary will be tiered and increase as you complete each segment of the program.

• Phase 1: 2 weeks of virtual learning, 2 weeks of an in‑person hands‑on bootcamp in Eden Prairie, MN (lodging & airfare are provided), and 10 weeks of in‑hospital ER and specialty training.
• Phase 2: In‑hospital, immersive training guided by an experienced clinician and an assigned mentor.
• Phase 3: Continued in‑hospital experiential training with ongoing mentoring.
• After completing your year of training and graduating from the EmERge program, you will continue to practice at your home hospital for one year as a full‑time, fully‑fledged emergency veterinarian.

The total commitment is two years, including the initial year of training.

• Phase 1 (Weeks 1‑14): $120,000/year
• Phase 2 (Weeks 15‑32): $120,000/year
• Phase 3 (Weeks 33‑52):
  Full salary
  * plus production bonuses where applicable

* Salary is based on geographic location.

• Clinician leadership
• Principles of resuscitation and shock
• Sepsis
• Principles of fluid therapy
• Gastrointestinal and urogenital emergencies
• Cardiac and pulmonary emergencies
• Communication techniques
• Neurologic emergencies
• Hemostasis
• Electrolyte disorders
• Immunologic and endocrine emergencies
• Compassion fatigue/burnout
• Stress resilience
• Surgical emergencies

We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career. We offer annual continuing education allowance, FREE continuing education sessions, our own Blue Pearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans; the average total value of benefits offered at Blue Pearl is $30,000.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Parental Leave plans.
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• DVM stipend – an annual stipend for continuing education, short courses, associated travel, and registration fees.
• Outstanding technician support.
• Mars Veterinary Health and Blue Pearl are dedicated to making a better world for pets and the people who care for them.

Blue Pearl 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace.

Blue Pearl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, genetic, or disability status, and other characteristics protected by law.