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Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA)

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Careers

Join Our Team

We are always looking for talented, enthusiastic individuals to join our family.

Discover Your Next Pursuit

In West Caldwell, New Jersey you will experience the “best of both worlds”. With its quaint small-town community vibe, the atmosphere appeals to those who desire a safe, relaxing place to raise a family, while still enjoying the luxury of being within close proximity to the largest city in the country. One can enjoy nearby parks, walkable communities, privately owned breweries & distilleries, and great school systems. Whether it’s family experiences, amazing food, outdoor activities, or sporting events, West Caldwell has a lot to offer.

Grow with AERA

In addition to offering world-class medicine, our emergency and specialty hospital prioritizes work-life balance and helping you advance your calling into a career. With a new 47,000 square feet facility, our newly constructed, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital has allowed us to offer expanded service capabilities and best serve the needs of the pets in our community.

Since originally opening in 1977, the growth of AERA is a testimony to the quality of care, dedication, and compassion of our doctors, nurses, and client experience representatives who are the lifeblood of our mission—to provide outstanding emergency and specialty care for our beloved animal companions.

Career Benefits

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Work-Life Balance

Our hospital is respectful of your time away from work. We understand the importance of work-life balance. That is why we work with you to find a schedule that best fits the needs of your family as well as our hospital and community.

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Compensation

  • Competitive Salary

  • Sign-on bonus

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Employee Pet Benefits

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance

  • Disability Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Tuition Assistance Program

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Development

  • CE Reimbursement

  • Uniform Allowance

  • Training Programs

  • Collaboration and Support

  • ABVP Certification Sponsorship

Hospital Overview

  • 47,000 square foot facility

  • Ample parking space

  • Separate feline specific waiting area

  • 21 department specific exam rooms

  • Conference center for continuing education and community events

  • Large indoor dog run

  • Client-facing pharmacy

  • Separate feline ICU ward

  • State-of-the-art surgery center with 5 surgery suites

  • Advanced minimally invasive surgical and scoping capabilities

  • Dentistry & Oral Surgery department

  • Advanced on-site diagnostics including CT and MRI

  • On-site linear accelerator for radiation oncology therapy

  • Physical Rehabilitation including hydrotherapy, Laser Therapy and Acupuncture

  • Independent bacterial & respiratory isolation wards

  • …and much more!

Interested In Working With Us?