Animal Emergency & Referral Associates

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 provided high-quality veterinary care in the North Jersey area for over 45 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 after-hou

rs 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.

🩺 Is your pet scheduled for surgery? Knowing what to expect can make all the difference.Our latest blog, “What to Expect...
11/21/2025

🩺 Is your pet scheduled for surgery? Knowing what to expect can make all the difference.

Our latest blog, “What to Expect When Your Pet Needs Surgery: A Step-by-Step Guide,” walks you through the entire process — from pre-op prep to post-op care.

Whether it’s a routine procedure or something more complex, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

👉 Read the full guide now: https://www.aeravet.com/blog/what-to-expect-when-your-pet-needs-surgery-a-step-by-step-guide

Tail wags and happy hearts—that’s what we love to see! 🐾Thank you for letting us keep your fur baby healthy!
11/18/2025

Tail wags and happy hearts—that’s what we love to see! 🐾

Thank you for letting us keep your fur baby healthy!

Our fabulous Client Service Representatives at Animal Emergency & Referral Associates have crowned a new tradition — Tia...
11/13/2025

Our fabulous Client Service Representatives at Animal Emergency & Referral Associates have crowned a new tradition — Tiara Thursday!

Every week, they bring sparkle, smiles, and serious style to the front desk while supporting pets and their people with royal-level care. Because who says you can’t wear a tiara while saving lives and spreading kindness?

Your trust means everything to us. 🌟We’re honored to care for your furry loved ones like they’re our own.
11/11/2025

Your trust means everything to us. 🌟

We’re honored to care for your furry loved ones like they’re our own.

🐶💊 A mix-up with medications led to a stressful moment for Jo Jo and Mario Tavares—two sweet, nervous rescue pups who ar...
11/10/2025

🐶💊 A mix-up with medications led to a stressful moment for Jo Jo and Mario Tavares—two sweet, nervous rescue pups who are normally on anti-anxiety meds. Their mom accidentally gave them human medication containing a stimulant, and by the next morning, both dogs were showing signs of agitation and restlessness.

Thankfully, Jo Jo and Mario were quickly admitted to AERA for treatment and monitoring. After a short hospital stay, they were discharged feeling much more relaxed and are now resting comfortably at home under mom’s watchful care. 💙

A gentle reminder: always double-check medications before giving them to your pets. When in doubt, call your vet!

🐾 Meet Attwell Wojtkowicz, a sweet 9½-year-old Lab Mix who came to AERA for help with loud breathing and exercise intole...
11/06/2025

🐾 Meet Attwell Wojtkowicz, a sweet 9½-year-old Lab Mix who came to AERA for help with loud breathing and exercise intolerance. While he was calm at rest, warmer days made walks a real struggle.

Our board-certified surgeon, Dr. Culbert diagnosed Attwell with laryngeal paralysis and performed a laryngeal tie-back procedure to help open up his airways—making breathing easier and life more comfortable.

We’re happy to report that Attwell is breathing easier and back to enjoying his strolls! 💙

Please join us in welcoming our newest Emergency doctor, Hannah Mittmann!Dr. Mittmann earned her Psychology degree from ...
11/05/2025

Please join us in welcoming our newest Emergency doctor, Hannah Mittmann!

Dr. Mittmann earned her Psychology degree from Vassar College in 2019 and her DVM from Tufts University in 2024. After graduation, she completed an internship at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital in Akron, OH.

Originally from New York, Dr. Mittmann brings curiosity and compassion to every case. She’s passionate about history, loves discovering new foods and restaurants, and enjoys exploring museums or trying new recipes in her free time.

We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team — and your pets are in great hands! 🐾

Hey Vet Professionals! 📢 We're heading to the NY Vet Conference and would love to meet you! 🤝Chat with the AERA team and...
11/04/2025

Hey Vet Professionals! 📢 We're heading to the NY Vet Conference and would love to meet you! 🤝

Chat with the AERA team and learn about our hospital, our career opportunities, and more! 🐾

Stop by Booth #609! 👋

Nothing makes our day brighter than hearing from happy pet parents! ❤️ Thank you, Danielle, for trusting us with your be...
11/04/2025

Nothing makes our day brighter than hearing from happy pet parents! ❤️

Thank you, Danielle, for trusting us with your best friend!

And the winner of our pet costume contest is.....Liz & Perla! 👏🎉Thank you everyone who participated and voted!Honorable ...
11/03/2025

And the winner of our pet costume contest is.....

Liz & Perla! 👏🎉

Thank you everyone who participated and voted!

Honorable mentions:
2nd place - Loki as Dope Dwarf
3rd place - Theodore!

🎃👻 Happy Howl-oween from all of us at AERA! 🐾🧡Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and spooky day filled with treat...
10/31/2025

🎃👻 Happy Howl-oween from all of us at AERA! 🐾🧡

Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and spooky day filled with treats, not tricks! Whether your pup is dressed as a pumpkin or your kitty’s rocking a bat costume, we hope your Halloween is full of fun.

🕒 Just a reminder: AERA is open 24/7 for pet emergencies — because scary situations shouldn’t wait.

Our amazing staff went all out for our annual Pet Costume Contest, and the results are paws-itively adorable! From spook...
10/30/2025

Our amazing staff went all out for our annual Pet Costume Contest, and the results are paws-itively adorable! From spooky to silly, these furry friends are dressed to impress — and now it’s your turn to help us crown the winner.

How to vote:
👍Like the photo of the pet costume you love most!

📅 Voting ends Saturday, 11/1 at 11:59PM. The winner will be announced on Monday, 11/3

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975 Bloomfield Avenue
West Caldwell, NJ
07006

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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.