Mount Laurel Animal Hospital·Mount Laurel Township, New Jersey
Interns will manage multiple hospitalized and incoming emergency cases under supervision and perform spays, neuters, and basic soft tissue surgeries under guided mentorship. They will also participate in patient care rounds and collaborate with experienced ER veterinarians and specialists.
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is seeking passionate and motivated veterinarians to join our Emergency-Focused Internship Program. This unique opportunity is ideal for recent graduates or veterinarians looking to launch a rewarding career in emergency medicine. Unlike a traditional rotating internship, this program is specifically designed to provide hands-on clinical experience, individualized mentorship, and professional growth opportunities. Over the course of this immersive year-long program, interns develop the skills and confidence needed to become competent, independent, and productive emergency veterinarians.
Mount Laurel Animal Hospital offers aspiring veterinary professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams and turn their passion for learning into a stepping stone for a successful career!
We take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance.
Our employees’ quality of life outside of the practice is something we strongly value and support.
We are conveniently located 1 hour from New York City and New Jersey shore towns making us an excellent choice to work and play!
It’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle.
13 months
Objective: To develop well-rounded, confident emergency veterinarians through comprehensive clinical exposure and mentorship.
Shift
Structure: The schedule is divided evenly among four shift type, daytime ER, overnight ER, hospitalist, and specialty block.
Hours: Three consecutive 12-hour shifts per week, with an additional surgery day during hospitalist and daytime ER rotations (average 42 hours/week).
Active participation in ER departmental meetings, Fellow Rounds, lectures, journal clubs, and Morbidity & Mortality rounds
Mentorship: One-on-one mentorship on every case, with interns maintaining primary case responsibility.
Species
Exposure: Interns manage canine, feline, and exotic emergency cases.
Join a team that truly values compassion, collaboration, and community. We work hard, support each other, and celebrate our wins, big and small.
Work-Life
Balance: Your well-being matters. We offer flexible scheduling, generous PTO, and wellness resources to support your life both inside and outside of work.
Professional
Growth: We offer ongoing access to continuing education, mentorship, and the support of an integrated emergency and specialty hospital
Ideal
Location: Enjoy suburban charm with big-city access, just minutes from Philadelphia, an hour from New York City, and close to the beautiful New Jersey Shore.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and maintains a respectful, inclusive environment. Discrimination of any kind is strictly prohibited, and our policies apply to all aspects of employment.
Accommodation Notice If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know in the “Want to tell us anything” section of the application. All accommodation requests are confidential and will not impact your candidacy. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience.
Please note final compensation is influenced by industry experience, schedule, credentials, skills, and applicants’ abilities.
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent and have an active New Jersey veterinary license or eligibility for licensure. They should be highly motivated with strong communication skills and a passion for emergency medicine.
Market context
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