New Graduate Fellowship-GP or ER-Absecon Veterinary Hospital

Job DescriptionProgram Overview & Long-Term Vision:The New Graduate Mentorship Program at Absecon Veterinary Hospital (AVH) is a structured, year-long program designed to support new graduate veterinarians as they transition into confident, competent, and fulfilled clinicians.Our goal is not just to train, but to build long-term relationships. This program is intentionally designed as a pathway to continued employment, with the expectation that successful participants will transition into a permanent associate veterinarian role with AVH at the conclusion of the first year.We are deeply invested in mentorship, sustainability, and retention, and we seek candidates who are excited to grow with our hospital beyond their mentorship year.About Absecon Veterinary Hospital:Absecon Veterinary Hospital (AVH) is a privately owned, AAHA-accredited hospital that has proudly served Atlantic County and surrounding communities since 1980. Our general practice provides comprehensive wellness, sick care, urgent care, emergency, and surgical services, with a strong emphasis on client communication and patient-centered medicine.Key highlights of our hospital include:AAHA Accredited for over 30 yearsFear Free Certified (since 2022)Cat Friendly Gold CertifiedExpanded Emergency Services (opened in 2020)Growing Exotics and Integrative Care, including acupunctureOur emergency service functions as an extension of local primary care hospitals, supporting the broader veterinary community with after-hours care (to 10pm) and overnight hospitalization.Program Description:The AVH New Graduate Mentorship Program provides a comprehensive, supported clinical experience across:General PracticeEmergency MedicineSurgeryParticipants receive hands-on training, consistent mentorship, and progressive responsibility in a learning-focused environment. By the end of the year, doctors are prepared to step confidently into an associate role with a strong clinical foundation and established relationships with clients and staff.Mentorship & Educational Support:We prioritize safety, clinical support, and growth. New graduates are never scheduled alone without senior veterinarian support.Mentorship includes:One-on-one case and surgical mentorship with experienced veterinariansReal-time collaboration during clinical shiftsWeekly Intern/Mentee Rounds focused on:Case discussionClinical reasoningClient communicationProfessional developmentPeriodic educational lecturesWet labs to strengthen technical skillsQuarterly performance reviews with structured feedback and goal settingClinical Responsibilities & Schedule:The typical weekly schedule includes:Two General Practice shiftsOne Emergency Department shiftOne Surgery shiftAll emergency and surgery shifts are scheduled alongside a senior associate veterinarian.General Practice:New graduates begin with shadowing and transition to independent appointments with appropriate time, mentorship, and case selection to support confidence-building and relationship development with clients and staff.Urgent Care & Emergency Department:During emergency shifts, participants assist with 1-3 hospitalized cases and support incoming urgent care cases and emergencies under direct supervision. Responsibilities include:Patient examinationsTreatment plan adjustmentsClient and referring veterinarian communicationMedical record completionParticipation in rounds, procedures, and surgeries as appropriateSurgery:Participants perform pre-anesthetic exams, review cases, and prepare anesthesia plans (finalized with a supervising veterinarian). Surgical responsibility progresses throughout the year:Starting with spays and neutersAdvancing to more complex procedures as skills developThis position reports to: Hospital Administration, Director of Vet Development, Medical CoordinatorsRequirementsDVM or equivalentEligible for or holding a New Jersey State Veterinary LicenseBenefitsBenefits, Vacation & Holidays:3 weeks of paid vacationShift trades permitted in lieu of vacation time, when feasibleEight recognized holidays*:Memorial DayJuly 4thLabor DayThanksgiving DayChristmas EveChristmas DayNew Year's EveNew Year's Day