Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian , Raritan

Position: Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, Raritan, New Jersey, USA
Job Description: Our client is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join a well-established AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty referral hospital. This position offers the opportunity to practise high-level emergency medicine within a highly collaborative, close-knit team environment that values mentorship, long-term staff retention, and professional growth.

The emergency service operates on a structured schedule of three 12-13 hour shifts per week with overlapping doctor coverage, ensuring strong clinical support at all times. Emergency clinicians work closely with multiple board-certified specialists while retaining the autonomy to perform their own emergency surgeries if desired. New graduates are supported through intentional scheduling alongside experienced mentors, while seasoned emergency veterinarians benefit from advanced caseloads and leadership-level compensation opportunities.

This role is ideal for an emergency-focused veterinarian seeking clinical variety, excellent work-life balance, strong technician support, and a genuinely supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications Needed:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent qualification
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure within New Jersey
• Interest or experience in emergency and critical care medicine
• Ability to manage acute and high-acuity cases with confidence
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Package:

• Structured ER schedule (typically three 12-13 hour shifts per week)
• Overlapping doctor coverage across all shifts
• Extremely competitive compensation with high earning potential
• Sign-on and retention bonuses up to $100,000 for experienced clinicians
• Mentorship and structured support for new graduates
• Highly trained Fear Free certified technical team
• Access to board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
• Advanced diagnostics including in-house lab, ultrasound, endoscopy, and surgical suite
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off aligned with shift-based scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution