Overnight Emergency Veterinarian at AnimERge

Full-time Overnight Emergency Veterinarian at AnimERge Role Overnight  Emergency Veterinarian at AnimERge

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time
. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

AnimERge is seeking a skilled Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency referral hospital in Raritan, New Jersey. This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy the pace and autonomy of overnight emergency medicine while valuing structured scheduling that supports long-term sustainability and work–life balance. Part-time and relief opportunities are also available.

You will work collaboratively with a skilled team of emergency veterinarians, board-certified specialists, certified veterinary technicians, and experienced support staff, with strong leadership support from hospital and regional management.

Our overnight team benefits from block scheduling
, allowing veterinarians to work scheduled groups of overnight shifts followed by meaningful time off to rest, reset, and maintain personal commitments
. This structure minimizes schedule fragmentation and promotes consistency, recovery, and overall well-being—making overnight emergency work both professionally rewarding and sustainable.

Overnight clinicians often enjoy:

• Increased clinical autonomy and case ownership
• A focused, efficient workflow with reduced daytime interruptions
• Competitive compensation reflective of overnight and emergency expertise

AnimERge is a well-established, AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency center known for its collaborative culture and long-term staff retention, with many team members serving for over 20 years. Our emergency team works closely with board-certified specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and Dermatology, ensuring comprehensive care for complex cases.

Our fully equipped hospital includes:

• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• In-house laboratory (Heska and IDEXX analyzers: CBC, chemistry, blood gas, electrolytes, coagulation, and SNAP testing)
• Feline and canine endoscopy
• Dedicated emergency surgical suite

While we have a boarded surgeon on staff, emergency clinicians are supported in performing their own surgical procedures when appropriate.

• Block scheduling to ensure adequate downtime between overnight shift groups
• Overlapping doctor coverage to support case management and continuity of care
• Highly skilled, Fear Free–certified technician team providing exceptional overnight support

We offer extremely competitive compensation packages
, including:

• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

If you are seeking an overnight emergency role that values structured scheduling, professional autonomy, and clinician well-being
, we encourage you to apply.

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the…