Emergency Veterinarian – Raritan, New Jersey
Location: Raritan, New Jersey
Schedule: Part-time or relief | Daytime, swing and overnight shifts available | Block scheduling for overnights
Compensation: Competitive compensation + signing, retention and relocation packages up to $100,000
AAHA-Accredited | Specialty Support | Advanced Emergency Facility | Flexible Shift Options
About the Role
An established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Raritan, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team.
This opportunity offers considerable scheduling flexibility, with daytime, swing and overnight emergency shifts available, alongside part-time and relief opportunities.
Veterinarians working overnight shifts benefit from block scheduling, grouping shifts together followed by meaningful periods of time off. This approach helps reduce schedule fragmentation and supports a more sustainable work-life balance within emergency medicine.
The position also offers signing, retention and relocation packages of up to $100,000, alongside comprehensive benefits, continuing education support and access to an experienced emergency and specialty team.
About the Practice
This well-established, AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital provides advanced veterinary care within a highly collaborative clinical environment.
Emergency veterinarians work alongside experienced ER clinicians, board-certified specialists, certified veterinary technicians and skilled support professionals, providing access to extensive clinical expertise when managing challenging cases.
The hospital is equipped for advanced emergency diagnostics, treatment and surgery, with technology including digital radiography, ultrasound, comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment, canine and feline endoscopy, multiple oxygen cages and a dedicated emergency surgical suite.
A strong emphasis is placed on clinical autonomy, teamwork and sustainable scheduling. The hospital also benefits from excellent staff retention, creating an experienced environment for collaboration and case management.
Located in Raritan, New Jersey, the position provides convenient access to communities throughout Central New Jersey while remaining within reach of the wider New York and Philadelphia metropolitan regions.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive examinations and medical work-ups for emergency patients
Triage, stabilize and manage acute and critically ill animals
Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Perform diagnostic procedures and emergency surgery where required
Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound and comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities
Manage patients throughout hospitalization from intake through discharge
Monitor hospitalized cases and participate in clinical rounds
Communicate diagnoses, treatment options and prognoses clearly with clients
Provide reassurance and guidance to owners during stressful emergency situations
Prescribe medications and follow appropriate controlled-substance protocols
Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians, specialists, technicians and support staff
Evaluate and support clinical protocols and patient-care standards
Participate in professional training and continuing education
Contribute to a positive, collaborative and high-performing hospital culture
Candidate Profile
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
Active New Jersey veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
At least 1 year of veterinary emergency practice experience
DEA registration, or ability to obtain and maintain registration
Strong emergency diagnostic and clinical capabilities
Surgical skills appropriate to an emergency veterinary environment
Ability to confidently manage animals experiencing acute illness, injury, pain or severe stress
Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary veterinary team
Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving capabilities
Commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine
Interest in continued professional and clinical development
Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with emergency veterinary practice
This position is particularly well suited to an experienced ER veterinarian seeking flexible scheduling, specialty collaboration and clinical autonomy within an advanced emergency environment.
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive package is available to support financial wellbeing, career development and long-term sustainability within emergency medicine.
Competitive compensation (from $190,000 to $210,000)
Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $100,000
Part-time and relief opportunities
Daytime emergency shifts available
Swing shifts available
Overnight shifts available
Block scheduling for overnight veterinarians
Medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid parental leave, including birth, adoption and foster leave
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Continuing education stipends
Career development resources
Employee pet-care discounts
Emotional wellbeing support
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Access to wellbeing resources
Financial hardship assistance program
Access to experienced emergency and specialty clinicians
Clinical autonomy
Advanced diagnostic and surgical resources
Long-term professional development opportunities
Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian searching for an Emergency Veterinarian job in Raritan, New Jersey, with access to advanced equipment, specialty collaboration and flexible scheduling.
With daytime, swing and overnight options, block scheduling for overnight clinicians, and signing, retention and relocation packages up to $100,000, this position offers an attractive combination of emergency medicine, earning potential and work-life balance.
For more information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Harvey McKinley - Managing Talent Partner
T: (432) 201-9105
E: harvey@supreme-ss.com