New Graduate Fellowship -GP or ER -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.
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Key highlights of our hospital include:
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• AAHA Accredited for over 30 years
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• Fear Free Certified (since 2022)
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• Cat Friendly Gold Certified
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• Expanded Emergency Services (opened in 2020)
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• Growing Exotics and Integrative Care, including acupuncture
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  Our 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.
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  Program Description:<\/b>
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  The AVH New Graduate Mentorship Program provides a comprehensive, supported clinical experience across:
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  • General Practice
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  • Emergency Medicine
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  • Surgery
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    Participants 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.
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    Mentorship & Educational Support:<\/b><\/u>
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    We prioritize safety, clinical support, and growth. New graduates are never scheduled alone without senior veterinarian support.
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    Mentorship includes:
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    • One -on -one case and surgical mentorship with experienced veterinarians
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    • Real -time collaboration during clinical shifts
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    • Weekly Intern/Mentee Rounds focused on:
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      • Case discussion
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      • Clinical reasoning
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      • Client communication
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      • Professional development
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      • Periodic educational lectures
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      • Wet labs to strengthen technical skills
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      • Quarterly performance reviews with structured feedback and goal setting
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        Clinical Responsibilities & Schedule:<\/b>
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        The typical weekly schedule includes:
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        • Two General Practice shifts
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        • One Emergency Department shift
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        • One Surgery shift
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          All emergency and surgery shifts are scheduled alongside a senior associate veterinarian.
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          General Practice:<\/b>
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          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.
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          Urgent Care & Emergency Department:<\/b>
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          During emergency shifts, participants assist with 1–3 hospitalized cases and support incoming urgent care cases and emergencies under direct supervision. Responsibilities include:
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          • Patient examinations
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          • Treatment plan adjustments
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          • Client and referring veterinarian communication
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          • Medical record completion
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          • Participation in rounds, procedures, and surgeries as appropriate
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            Surgery:<\/b>
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            Participants perform pre -anesthetic exams, review cases, and prepare anesthesia plans (finalized with a supervising veterinarian). Surgical responsibility progresses throughout the year:
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            • Starting with spays and neuters
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            • Advancing to more complex procedures as skills develop
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              This position reports to: Hospital Administration, Director of Vet Development, Medical Coordinators
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              Requirements<\/h3>

              • DVM or equivalent<\/span><\/span>
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              • Eligible for or holding a New Jersey State Veterinary License<\/span>
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                Benefits<\/h3>

                Benefits, Vacation & Holidays:<\/b><\/u>
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                • 3 weeks of paid vacation
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                • Shift trades permitted in lieu of vacation time, when feasible
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                • Eight recognized holidays*:
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                  • Memorial Day
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                  • July 4th
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                  • Labor Day
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                  • Thanksgiving Day
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                  • Christmas Eve
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                  • Christmas Day
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                  • New Year’s Eve
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                  • New Year’s Day
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                    * Participants are expected to work half of the holidays (4 total)<\/i>
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