Emergency Veterinarian: High-Impact Care & 12-Hour Shifts

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CE stipend

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) in West Caldwell, New Jersey, is seeking a Veterinarian - Emergency for a full-time position.

The clinic operates within Ethos and offers a ProSal model with base salary ranging from $180,000 to $220,000 plus production, along with sign-on and retention bonuses.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Client communication

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA)

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

ProSal Model: $180,000 - $220,000 annual base salary plus production

Sign on and retention bonuses available

Full-Time opportunity in West Caldwell, New Jersey

Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week

Shift hours are: 8AM – 8PM, 12PM – 12AM and 8PM – 8AM

At Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA), you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine.

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 inAnesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, and Surgery. 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.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, click here .

Location Highlight

West Caldwell offers the best of both worlds, located just 25 miles from New York City with an easy reverse commute, while also providing quick access to the mountains, lakes, and outdoor recreation of northern New Jersey. Newark International Airport is less than 30 minutes away, making travel convenient. The area also offers excellent schools, diverse dining, and vibrant communities. Learn more about the West Caldwell community here .

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision),retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• $3,500 annual CE stipend and 4 CE days
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Hotel accommodations in the event of inclement weather
• Zen room with massage chairs
• Discounted services for personal pets

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice.This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In your day-to-day, you will:

- Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.

Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.

Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.

- Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.

- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.

- Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.

- Experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).

- Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

- A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Vicki Ojeda – [e-mail]