Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Daytime Emergency Veterinarian to join our team at AnimERge. We do also have swing and overnight shift available. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director.
AnimERge in Raritan, New Jersey 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. This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy the pace, variety, and clinical autonomy of emergency medicine while valuing a collaborative team environment and structured scheduling that supports long-term sustainability and work-life balance. Our daytime emergency clinicians benefit from strong support from experienced technicians and staff, close collaboration with our specialty and emergency teams, and the opportunity to manage a diverse and rewarding caseload in a well-established hospital. Relief and part-time opportunities are also available!
Why Join Us: - 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 fromblock 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.
- A fully equipped hospital including, Digital radiography and ultrasound, In-house laboratory (Heska and IDEXX analyzers: CBC, chemistry, blood gas, electrolytes, coagulation, and SNAP testing), Feline and canine endoscopy, Four oxygen cages, and a dedicated emergency surgical suite
Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to
Emily Lunsford at [email protected]. What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $100,000
- 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
Key Responsibilities - 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 daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
- Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
- Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications (Required) - Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- Current State Veterinary License
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary emergency practice
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent surgical and dental skills.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) - Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
- Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
- Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
- Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.
