Veterinary Extern - Specialty
Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA)
Job Description
Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) in West Caldwell, New Jersey, has openings for veterinary students in their educational externship program. Our externships provide students with the opportunity to rotate through multiple areas to learn how a large referral, multi-specialty hospital functions, see how true collaboration works, and hone your clinical skills.
Program Overview:
Our typical student externship is two weeks long, but we can accommodate a longer stay, depending on availability and your institutional requirements. We accept first- through fourth-year veterinary students and will personalize your experience to your goals, interests, and current skill and comfort levels. You will rotate through each department and participate in daily patient rounds. Our typical weekly work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with evenings or weekends added if you are interested in emergency cases. Our departments currently include:
Emergency
ICU and critical care
Anesthesia and pain management
Cardiology
Internal medicine
Surgery
Physical rehabilitation
Radiation oncology
Why choose AERA?
Our student externship program is highly personalized and focused on your needs and goals. We will meet with you before your arrival to discuss what you hope to gain from your experience, and we end your rotation with a case-based discussion to help you assimilate the knowledge you’ve gained. Our team is collaborative and supportive, and each department works closely together, always with the patient’s welfare top of mind. Our facility is one of only a few with a Halcyon linear accelerator, and we also have CT, MRI, and a full rehabilitation suite at our disposal.
West Caldwell, New Jersey, offers the best of all worlds—we are about an hour away from the beach, the mountains, and New York City. You can relax and enjoy nature during your stay, or visit the city that never sleeps for entertainment, sporting events, cultural attractions, dining, nightlife, and more.
Are you ready for a customized externship experience that will help you reach your educational goals? Apply now!
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
