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Experience the HEARTBEAT of Care! Join BluePearl Pet Hospital in Blaine, MN, as a Full-Time Hospice and Palliative Medicine Veterinarian.

Are you ready to step away from the routine of in-clinic practice and truly connect with pet families, delivering the quality of service you've always imagined? At BluePearl Pet Hospital, our mission is to put joy back into medicine, allowing an in-depth approach to patient care and the fostering of client relationships. We are looking for veterinarians with hearts and smarts. Culture and team dynamics are critical to us, and we want to bring into our fold a veterinarian who is light-hearted, a kind and natural communicator, and who shares in our desire to remain at the forefront of specialty hospice and end-of-life care. At BluePearl, we prioritize genuine connections with pet families, colleagues, and the community, fostering a nurturing environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Why Hospice & Palliative Care?

Veterinary hospice & palliative care is a rapidly emerging field within veterinary medicine, and we’re proud to lead the charge. Our compassionate veterinarians are available for in-hospital and home-based consultations, providing palliative care services with a focus on pain management, symptom control, and quality of life guidance, in addition to compassionate, skilled euthanasia, ensuring both the client and pet receive the best end-of-life experience.

Experience Life at BluePearl:

We're all about enriching lives through exceptional pet care. We're a team united by a shared passion, knowledge, and talent. Our mission is our daily reality.

Founded in 1996 by visionary veterinarians, we've grown to over 100 specialty and emergency hospitals across the country. We're committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a safe space for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.

Discover BluePearl Blaine:

Blaine serves the community as an after-hours emergency hospital, open nights, weekends, and holidays. Our 8,000-square-foot facility is AAHA-accredited and equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Known for our exceptional emergency care and urgent response, our hospital has grown significantly. Since joining the BluePearl family in 2010, we have provided 24/7 emergency and referral medicine to over 500 clinics within a 100-mile radius of the Twin Cities, featuring two surgical suites and an in-house laboratory.

Explore Our Hospital and Community:

Take a virtual tour of our hospital: https://bluepearlvet.com/hospital/blaine-mn/

Living in the Minneapolis Metro Area:

Minneapolis is a wonderful place to work and live! Minneapolis is nicknamed the Mini Apple for its thriving art, museums, festivals, theater, and cultural scene. The Twin Cities also have some of the best parks in the nation, perfect for swimming, hiking, fishing and more. Blaine is an up-and-coming community just north of the Twin Cities that hosts national events at their TPC Championship golf course and National Sports Center.

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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.

• Regional Social Workers 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!

Role Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with 3+ years of experience.

• Active veterinary and state-specific DEA licenses.

• Proficiency in multi-modal pain management, hospice, palliative care, and euthanasia services.

• Ability to provide services in both home settings and BluePearl hospitals.

• Skilled in quality-of-life conversations and end-of-life care.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Self-motivated, reliable, and empathetic.

• Valid driver's license, insurance, and registration.

• Access to a clean, reliable vehicle (preferably hatchback-style).

• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted and performing physical tasks consistently.

• Must own a smartphone with Wi-Fi access.

• Advanced training in hospice and palliative care preferred but not required.

In addition to “hearts and smarts,” we are looking for veterinarians who wish to advance their skills in specialty-level pain and symptom management and end-of-life care. We want someone who shares in our desire to make a lasting contribution within the field of palliative medicine within our industry.  

Compensation and Sign-On Bonus:

• Competitive Base + Production-based Compensation with no negative accrual ​

• Sign-On Bonus

At BluePearl, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on factors such as race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are more than willing to provide the necessary support, and no applicant will face penalties as a result of making such a request. We are fully committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our workplaces are drug-free.

Join our warm, welcoming, and highly collaborative team, where we put hearts and smarts to use, allowing your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care to shine every day!