**Join Our Collaborative, High-Quality Emergency Team – We're Growing!** **_BluePearl Lake Norman_** **– Veterinary Criticalist Wanted** _Suburb of Charlotte | Minutes to Downtown | Mountains or Beach within Reach_ BluePearl Lake Norman is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Criticalist to join our thriving and highly collaborative emergency and referral practice located just west of Lake Norman, only 15–20 minutes from downtown Charlotte. Whether you crave mountain trails or sandy beaches, you’re only a short drive away from either—1–1.5 hours to the mountains and about 3.5 hours to the coast! We pride ourselves on teamwork, a culture of mutual respect, and a shared commitment to medical excellence and patient safety. BluePearl Lake Norman is not just a workplace—it’s a community of dedicated professionals who support one another in delivering the highest level of care. **Why BluePearl Lake Norman** **?** + **Collaborative Atmosphere** : We believe specialists and emergency doctors work best _together_ . We are looking for a like-minded professional who sees specialty and emergency services as mutually supportive components of comprehensive patient care. + **High Medical Standards** : Patient safety and medical excellence are at the heart of what we do. + **Great Location** : Suburban convenience with quick access to vibrant downtown Charlotte, nature escapes, and everything in between. + **Growing Facility** : We’ve broken ground on a _state-of-the-art, 13,000 sq ft hospital_ , opening in early 2027. Be part of shaping the future of specialty care in our region. **What We're Looking For:** + A board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist + A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment + Someone who values mutual support between emergency and specialty services + A professional who takes pride in high-quality medicine and continuous improvement **BluePearl is proud to offer:** + **Competitive base salary.** + **Additional earning potential** through **quarterly production bonus** **(NO negative accrual)** + **401(k)** with **employer match** . + **Health, Dental, Vision** and **Life Insurance** plans. + **Parental Leave** and **Fertility** plans. + **Employer-paid** short term, and long-term disability. + **Outstanding technician support** . + **Regional Social Workers for YOUR support.** + **LYRA -** confidential care for your emotional and mental health. **12 FREE** sessions. + **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** – **3 FREE** face-to-face visits with a specialist. + **BluePearl Library** – **FREE** access to 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. + **RECOVER CPR certifications** – **FREE.** + **BluePearl Pet Care Benefits** (BluePearl Plan and TruPanion Insurance). + **Additional Associate Discounts** : pet supplies, Royal Canin pet food, Mars candy products, cell phone, car purchase, car rental, travel, and more. + **Annual company store allowance** . + **FREE** membership to VetGirl, VetFolio, OntheFloor@Dove + **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 or check out **this video** ! + **Vet-TROMA** – First-of-Its-Kind Veterinary Partnership with the U.S. Army –check it out (http://bluepearlvet.com/press-releases-announcements/bluepearl-partnership-army/) ! **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._