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Veterinary Neurologist

Full-Time opportunity in West Caldwell, New Jersey

At Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA), you'll join one of New Jersey's premier specialty and emergency hospitals, where advanced medicine, collaboration, and clinical excellence are at the center of everything we do. We are seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Neurologist who is passionate about delivering exceptional neurologic care while working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Since opening as an after-hours emergency clinic in 1977, AERA has evolved into a leading referral center serving patients throughout the region. In 2021, we opened our state-of-the-art 45,000-square-foot facility designed to support innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across specialties. You'll work alongside specialists in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Surgery, and a highly skilled 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care team that provides seamless support for neurologic patients requiring advanced and intensive care.

AERA offers access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, including on-site MRI, CT, Varian Halcyon linear accelerator, C-Arm imaging, and other cutting-edge resources. Whether you're an experienced Neurologist or completing residency training, our hospital provides the caseload, mentorship, technology, and collaborative culture needed to build a highly rewarding and successful specialty practice.

We are committed to fostering a culture where exceptional medicine, compassionate communication, mentorship, and professional development are equally valued. At AERA, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow clinically and professionally.

West Caldwell offers the best of both worlds, combining suburban comfort with easy access to major metropolitan amenities. Located just 25 miles from New York City, the area provides convenient commuting options while still offering quick access to the mountains, lakes, and outdoor recreation opportunities of northern New Jersey. With Newark International Airport less than 30 minutes away, excellent schools, diverse dining, and vibrant communities, West Caldwell is an exceptional place to live and work.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Exceptional earning potential
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
• The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $200,000 to $230,000 per year.

• Diagnose and manage a broad range of neurologic disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and neuromuscular system in referral and emergency patients.
• Perform advanced neurologic diagnostics and procedures, including MRI interpretation, CSF collection, electrodiagnostic testing, and neurosurgical interventions as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, Anesthesia, and other specialty teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex neurologic patients.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including MRI, CT, C-Arm imaging, and other specialty diagnostic technologies to support clinical decision-making and optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide neurology consultations for hospitalized and specialty patients while supporting continuity of care across hospital services.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures and oversee perioperative management for patients requiring advanced neurologic intervention.
• Build trusted relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, collaborative case management, and proactive communication.
• Guide pet owners through neurologic diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and long-term management plans with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, interns, and support staff while fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and clinical excellence.
• Participate in continuing education, specialty rounds, mentorship initiatives, and collaborative case discussions that support both personal and hospital-wide growth.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while helping advance specialty neurology services within one of New Jersey's leading referral centers.

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Neurology (DACVIM-Neurology) or Residency Trained in Veterinary Neurology.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.