Emergency Veterinarian - Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) - West Caldwell, New Jersey

Join Our Team!

We are currently seeking Emergency Doctors to join our team at Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) in West Caldwell, New Jersey!

About Us:

Founded as an after-hours emergency clinic in 1977, AERA is now a 45,000 square foot, 24/7 state-of-the-art hospital with a strong Emergency Service team and specialists in Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Surgery. Take a video tour of our facility

Our tenured support staff includes a team of dedicated ICU nurses, laboratory staff, and pharmacy technicians, some of which have been with AERA for decades.

The Role:

Our Emergency Doctors manage inpatient cases, triage incoming patients, and handle lacerations, basic wounds, urinary obstructions and enucleations. Our doctors also have the option to cut and can train in surgery as well as endoscopic foreign body removal, if they’re interested! We are considering both experienced Emergency Clinicians as well as new graduates.

Mentorship Available for New Grads:

The will prepare veterinarians for a sustainable and satisfying career in emergency medicine. Built from the ground up to be different than traditional rotating internship programs, the ERi program has been developed around a curriculum of core competencies essential for an emergency veterinarian. In addition to providing training around clinical knowledge and skills, the program also includes a focus on client and team member communication, professional skills, and life/work integration.

The ER Immerse program utilizes a hybrid training approach incorporating simulation-based didactic components into authentic training experiences with live patients. The curriculum is designed using an evidence-based strategy identifying competencies and skills deemed essential for a successful career as an emergency clinician. The schedule for the 6-9 month mentorship program will be four days/week.

Program Duration/Commitment

· 6-9 month training program – Start date is flexible

· 1 year commitment as an ER clinician at AERA following the completion of the mentorship training program

The Schedule:

• Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating shifts (Four shifts per week for new graduates in the mentorship program)
• Shifts are: 8AM – 8PM, 12PM – 12AM and 8PM – 8AM
• Includes an average of two weekends per month and four holidays per year

Salary and Benefits:

AERA's Doctors enjoy excellent benefits such as:

• Competitive salary ranging from $180K – 220K , commensurate with experience, plus production!

• Up to $15K Sign-On Bonus!

• Up to $10K Retention Bonus

• NO non-compete

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401k retirement plan

• Access to over 50 medical journals

• $3,500 annual CE stipend and 4 CE days

• Generous PTO to encourage work/life balance

• Uniform allowance up to $300 annually

• Discounted food delivery services from Grubhub

• Hotel accommodations for staff in the event of inclement weather to ensure safety

• Zen room with two massage chairs to encourage rest and relaxation before or after your shift

• Education center on-site used for CE lectures and other community events and activities

• Discounted services for personal pets

• Pet insurance plan options

• Benefit Hub – Discounts on travel, childcare, auto and home insurance, and more!

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for support with mental health and wellness, financial and legal consultations, and LGBTQIA+ support

In addition, Ethos Veterinary Health is dedicated to providing its Veterinarians with day to day support via the work and efforts of our Specialty Advisory Board and Medical Director’s Advancement Council which offer support and resources back to our hospitals for career development, medicine innovation and more! Veterinarians who are interested in research can work with our Ethos Discovery team to participate in the planning and facilitation of clinical trials.

Emergency Veterinarians that are interested in adva ncing their career and obtaining certification through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) can participate in our flexible non-residency path to diplomate status through ER ABVP Guided Program.

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program is tailored for individuals seeking structured guidance to achieve board certification as a generalist. This program offers two tailored options that meet you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for all emergency practitioners looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice, these paths let you stay in your current hospital, enjoying full wages and benefits while pursuing board certification.

Ethos Discovery – Ethos Discovery is a stand-alone not for profit created to fulfill unmet needs that holds the potential to improve outcomes for veterinary and human health care patients. It is our hope that Ethos Discovery research and clinical studies will pave the way for innovations that provide improved diagnostic and treatment options that lead to a cure for complex medical conditions such as cancer.

Specialty Advisory Board (SAB)– The Specialty Advisory Board is group of medical leaders that support Ethos Veterinary Health’s foundational principle of providing world-class medicine through medical innovation, cross-functional collaboration, strengthening relationships with partners in academia and industry, and developing hospital resources.

Medical Director’s Advancement Council (MDAC)- Our medical leaders can easily and quickly reach their peers from around the globe. This open line of communication has allowed our hospitals to not only improve patient care and medical operations through the sharing of best practices, but also to build a sense of community and belonging across borders.

Interested? Submit your application here or send a copy of your resume/CV to [email protected]