BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital in Franklin, TN is seeking a board certified/ board eligible ophthalmologist to join our busy multi-specialty and emergency hospital.

We are expanding our footprint to 30,000 square feet with a finish date in late 2024. Our new space will include a linear accelerator, MRI, CT, digital radiography, C-Arm, fully equipped suites for ICU, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and surgery with space to add more specialty services. Our emergency team will work in a large treatment area and the hospital will have an in-house lab, pharmacy, GI and respiratory isolation wards, oxygen cages, telemetry, 20 exam rooms, locker room, large breakroom, conference room and much more. Our current team of specialists includes critical care, internal medicine, medical oncology, neurology, surgery, a team of experienced ER doctors who provide 24/7 care for our patients and, coming soon, an in-house radiologist. We have a full team of LVMTs and experienced assistants to support our doctors, as well as a robust rotating internship program.

The Nashville area is quickly growing and one of the most popular areas of the country to live! Music, food, history, professional sports teams, outdoor recreation, no state income tax and plenty of southern charm, make us the place to be! We would love for you to come and see our city, meet our amazing team of professionals and learn about our exciting expansion!

*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 associates are provided:

• Benefits  – 401k  Retirement Savings Plan,  Parental Leave  plans,  Health, Dental, Vision  and  Life Insurance  plans; depending on individual elections and utilization of our benefits offerings, the average total value of benefits offered at BluePearl is $30,000.

• Flexible work schedules are built for you to sustain your personal work-life balance.

• DVM stipend  – an annual stipend is provided to participate in continuing education, short courses, associated travel, and registration fees.

• We provide  outstanding technician support . Because we * encourage associate growth, * you will be surrounded by a group of dedicated, experienced team members. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. 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.

• 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.

• On-Site Social Workers  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. Whether you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, support from Lyra. All associates regardless of benefit eligibility (includes full and part time) have access to 12 sessions at no cost to you. Relief associates are not eligible.

• BluePearl Library  – clinicians can  access more than 2,000 veterinary and health science journals.

• BluePearl Science  – participate and learn from  ongoing clinical studies  happening 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.

• Company store allowance  – annual allowance to purchase BluePearl swag and scrubs throughout the year.

• Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs  - readily find dosing information for the drugs you prescribe every day.  Free  for all Associates.

• VETgirl  –  Receive a 75% membership discount  on the subscription-based multimedia service that offers RACE approved online continuing education for veterinary professionals. Veterinary students and veterinary technician students receive a free membership to VETgirl.

*Why BluePearl? Because it is an exceptional place to work!  *

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. _