Assistant/Associate/Professor of Small Animal Surgery - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Position Overview
This role is ideally suited for an entrepreneurial surgeon who is excited by the opportunity to develop a high-quality, referral-based clinical service that reflects both best practices and the evolving needs of the surrounding veterinary referral community. The initial emphasis of the position will be on service development, caseload growth, and relationship-building with regional referring veterinarians. As the service matures, the role will evolve into a clinical teaching position, incorporating didactic instruction, clinical mentorship, and active participation in the veterinary curriculum.
Key Opportunities
- Develop and lead a surgical service within a brand-new, purpose-built teaching hospital.
- Collaborate closely with hospital leadership to design innovative workflows, service models, and clinical protocols.
- Engage with a supportive and expanding regional referral network to tailor services to community needs.
- Gradually transition into clinical teaching and didactic responsibilities, aligned with the School’s educational mission.
- Participate in shaping the culture, standards, and long-term vision of a new veterinary medical program.
Required Qualifications
- Board certification in Veterinary Surgery (DACVS or equivalent)
- Demonstrated interest in clinical excellence and service development
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration with referring veterinarians
- Interest in teaching and mentoring veterinary students as the role evolves
Benefits
- Comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
- Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro
Salary Range
In compliance with the State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $290,000. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.
Information About The Institution
A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine offers a rare opportunity to join a modern academic institution at a formative stage, where faculty have meaningful influence over clinical services, educational delivery, and hospital culture. This position provides the autonomy to innovate, the support of an established university, and the professional fulfillment of building a service that will have lasting impact.
Why Join SSVM
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the Glassboro, New Jersey west campus, 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine plans to admit its first class of DVM students in 2025, pending accreditation approval. Facilities will include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility.