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Supreme Search Specialists lists this Overnight Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time) – Raritan, New Jersey opportunity in raritan, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Part-Time Overnight Emergency Veterinarian – Raritan, New Jersey
Location: Raritan, New Jersey
Schedule: Part-time | Overnight shifts | Block scheduling | Consistent home hospital
Compensation:
$220,000–$275,000 full-time equivalent, prorated based on experience and hours/shifts worked
Signing & Retention Incentives | Block Scheduling | Clinical Autonomy | Specialty Support
About the Role
An established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Raritan, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Part-Time Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative clinical team.
This position is designed for an ER veterinarian who wants to remain clinically engaged while benefiting from a more flexible and sustainable working pattern. Compensation is based on a $220,000–$275,000 full-time equivalent salary range, prorated according to experience and the number of hours or shifts worked.
Overnight veterinarians benefit from block scheduling, with shifts grouped together followed by meaningful periods of time off. This structure provides greater schedule consistency while reducing the fragmentation often associated with emergency medicine.
The overnight environment also provides increased clinical autonomy and case ownership, a focused workflow with fewer daytime interruptions and strong technician support throughout the shift.
About the Practice
This established AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital provides advanced emergency and referral veterinary care within a highly collaborative environment.
The hospital brings together emergency veterinarians, board-certified specialists, certified veterinary technicians and experienced support professionals, providing a strong clinical network for complex and challenging cases.
Overnight clinicians benefit from experienced technician support while maintaining significant responsibility for emergency case management and hospitalized patients.
The facility is equipped with advanced emergency and diagnostic technology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, canine and feline endoscopy, multiple oxygen cages and a dedicated emergency surgical suite.
A comprehensive in-house laboratory supports rapid decision-making, with capabilities including chemistry, blood gas, electrolytes, coagulation and point-of-care testing.
The practice also has a strong record of long-term staff retention, creating an experienced and stable clinical environment.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive examinations and medical work-ups for emergency patients
Triage and stabilize animals presenting with acute illness or injury
Independently manage overnight emergency cases
Monitor and manage hospitalized patients throughout the overnight period
Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Perform diagnostic procedures and emergency surgery when required
Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound and in-house laboratory capabilities
Maintain continuity of care between overnight and daytime clinical teams
Communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations and prognoses clearly with clients
Provide reassurance to owners of critically ill or injured pets
Prescribe medications and follow controlled-substance protocols
Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
Collaborate with emergency veterinarians, specialists and technical teams
Support established clinical protocols from patient intake through discharge
Participate in clinical rounds and professional development where appropriate
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
Confidence managing cases independently during overnight hours
Strong surgical skills appropriate to an emergency environment
Ability to manage animals experiencing severe stress, illness, injury or pain
Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary veterinary team
Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
Commitment to continuing education and professional development
Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with emergency veterinary practice
This opportunity is particularly well suited to an experienced emergency veterinarian seeking part-time overnight work with predictable scheduling, strong case ownership and greater flexibility between blocks of shifts.
Compensation & Benefits
The package is structured to support experienced emergency veterinarians seeking a flexible part-time position without sacrificing professional development or clinical resources.
$220,000–$275,000 full-time equivalent salary range
Part-time compensation prorated based on experience and hours/shifts worked
Signing and retention incentives
Part-time overnight schedule
Block scheduling
Meaningful periods of time off between scheduled shift blocks
Consistent home hospital assignment
Strong overnight clinical autonomy and case ownership
Experienced overnight technician support
Continuing education stipend
Licensing and professional dues reimbursement
401(k) participation
Employee pet-care discounts
Emotional wellbeing support
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Access to wellbeing resources
Advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
Access to emergency and specialty veterinary expertise
Career development resources
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Worksite address
raritan, NJ, 08869, US
Who can apply
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