Animal Emergency & Referral Associates

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Animal Emergency & Referral Associates

Animal Emergency & Referral Associates is an emergency and veterinary specialty hospital, open 24/7, 365 days a year for emergencies.
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Founded in 1977, we have been providing high quality veterinary care in the North Jersey area for over 40 years. From a small, after-hours emergency clinic to a fully staffed, specialty veterinary hospital group with ‘round-the-clock emergency care, AERA has come a long way. In 1977, a dedicated and visionary group of veterinarians founded the Animal Emergency Group, a center designed to treat aft

er-hours veterinary emergencies by creating a fully-staffed animal emergency medical facility. These doctors realized that rapid growth of the local pet population, along with broad technological advances in veterinary medicine, demanded a state-of-the-art facility to address the urgent and critical needs of beloved pets in their community. The Animal Emergency Group thus became one of the first hospitals dedicated to small animal emergency care in the United States. In order to provide a wider array of services, Animal Emergency Group (later known as Animal Emergency & Referral Associates) expanded in the mid-nineties to add several veterinary specialties, each offering exceptional care to our local pet community.

06/20/2025

It's the first day of summer!

As temperatures rise, keep your furry friends safe and comfy outdoors with these easy tips!

🔥 Avoid long playtime or walks during the hottest hours
🌡️ Humidity can make it harder for pets to cool down—watch out, especially for flat-faced breeds!
🌳 Always provide plenty of shade and fresh water
🚗 NEVER leave your pet alone in a parked car—it can be deadly!

Keep your pets happy and healthy all summer long!

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible pet dads!

Today, we’re celebrating the dads who:
⚾ Toss the ball one more time (even after a long day)
🍖 Sneak extra treats when no one’s looking
❤️ And love their furry kids like family

Your pack is lucky to have you!

06/12/2025

We strive to provide the best care and support for pets and their families. Thank you Alicia for sharing your experience! ❤️

As a reminder, we are open 24/7/365 and are just a call away: (973) 788-0500.

06/10/2025

Is my pet having an EMERGENCY?
💔 Collapse/can’t walk
🐾 Trouble breathing
🩸 Uncontrolled bleeding
🧠 Seizure
🤮 Continuous vomiting
😷 Pale gums
🔥 Heat stroke
🚗 Trauma (hit by car or fall)
🧪 Toxin exposure

Don’t wait—even if your pet seems OK, unseen internal injuries can worsen without fast treatment.

Pet emergencies are life-threatening conditions that require IMMEDIATE care. Knowing when and how to act can save your pet’s life.

Our emergency team is here 24/7, ready with the expertise and compassion to treat the most critical cases. Because your pet deserves care as limitless as your love.💞

06/06/2025

We would like to give a very special thank you to all our referring partners who attended our 3rd annual spring symposium! It was a wonderful day filled with lots of great information shared by Dr. Chang from Radiation Oncology, Dr. Holmberg from Ophthalmology at AEC of NJ, and Dr. Brophy from Surgery. We would also like to thank Vets Choice Radiology for helping sponsor this event!

We are already looking forward to next year's symposium! 😄

06/04/2025

🐾🎉 Let's Celebrate Pet Appreciation Week! 🎉🐾

This week, we’re celebrating the furry (and feathery, scaly, or finned!) friends who bring unconditional love, laughter, and loyalty into our lives. 🐶🐱🐰🐢🐠

Let’s hear it for the pets who:
✔️ Greet us when we come home
✔️ Know just when we need a cuddle
✔️ Teach us patience, compassion, and joy every single day

📸 Share a photo of your pet and tell us why they’re the best companion ever.

05/30/2025

Morning, noon, or night, our dedicated and compassionate team is always here for you and your pets. ❤️ Thank you Linda, for sharing your thoughtful review!

05/28/2025

Our Anesthesiologist, Marco Ruffato, DACVAA, CVMA recently held another amazing Lunch and Learn with the incredible team at Whippany Veterinary Hospital and Animal Laser Center.

Dr. Ruffato discussed operating room layout modifications to increase available space.
He also demonstrated how to disassemble the anesthesia machine for maintenance and discussed strategies to increase client understanding of pre-operative comfort packages.

It is always such a pleasure to meet and share knowledge with our amazing referring partners!

05/26/2025

Happy Memorial Day! ❤️💙

Today we honor those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. Because of their bravery, we are able to celebrate today with our family and friends.

As a reminder, in case you might need us our hospital is open 24/7/365.

Have a safe and enjoyable day with your pets!

05/24/2025

May is - Dogs and cats can suffer from asthma or respiratory bronchitis, just like we can. This is often triggered by an allergic reaction to an irritant. Irritants may be pollen, a type of food, a household chemical, a virus, or an infection.

Coughing is a common symptom. Wheezing is another red flag to pay attention to. Other warming signs may include loss of appetite and weight loss. Severe cases of asthma may result in lethargy and even anorexia.

If you suspect your pet may be suffering from asthma, you can bring them to AERA for examination. Prevention is key to minimizing recurring asthma which can result in damage to the lungs or disease.

05/23/2025

We are so grateful for our amazing clients who continue to trust us with their pets care. ❤️ Thank you, Ashley for sharing your experience. It means so much to Dr. Culbert and the AERA team!

05/22/2025

Yesterday we celebrated National Veterinary Assistants Day by showing additional gratitude for our team members who work so hard to help keep our hospital running.

From our entire family here at AERA, thank you all for the love, compassion, and dedication you give to our patients every day!

Please join us in celebrating our dedicated team by commenting your appreciation below!

Address

975 Bloomfield Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ
07006

Telephone

+19737880500

Website

https://www.aeravet.com/?y_source=1_MjkzNDQzMDAtNTU5LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

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Animal Emergency and Referral Associates is a 24/7, 365 emergency and veterinary specialty hospital. Founded in 1977, we have been providing high quality veterinary care in the North Jersey area for over 30 years. Since our inception, we have maintained our AAHA accreditation which recognizes this excellence in veterinary care. We offer a wide array of specialty services and are always available to assist your pet in an emergency. Animal Eye Center of NJ is an AAHA-accredited facility that utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and gold standard diagnostic methods to address all of your pet’s ophthalmic needs. Our distinguished professional, technical and administrative support teams are known for their quality care, communication, and compassion throughout your pet’s treatment process. Our veterinarians are all highly skilled and board-certified ophthalmologists who maintain an admired reputation for medical excellence. You can feel confident entrusting your pet with the experts at the Animal Eye Center of NJ.