Emergency and Critical Care Section Head - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
Location: Glassboro, NJ | Work type: Regular Full-Time
About the Role
The Department of Clinical Sciences is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking veterinarian to serve as Section Head of Emergency and Critical Care. This leadership position provides an opportunity to help shape and grow a developing academic veterinary medical center while maintaining an active role in clinical service, teaching, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency and Critical Care service.
- Promote high-quality, evidence-based patient care and a culture of safety.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize service delivery, workflow, and resource utilization.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in the development of standard operating procedures and clinical guidelines.
- Foster strong working relationships with specialty and primary care services.
- Faculty and Team Development
- Recruit, mentor, and support ECC faculty and clinical team members.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
- Assist with onboarding, performance development, and professional growth of faculty and staff.
- Encourage engagement, accountability, and shared ownership of service goals.
- Teaching and Mentorship
- Participate in clinical instruction of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
- Support the development of future veterinary professionals through mentorship and coaching.
- Contribute to educational initiatives and curriculum development as appropriate.
- Program Growth and Innovation
- Identify opportunities to expand and enhance ECC services.
- Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and program development.
- Utilize data and performance metrics to guide decision-making and improve outcomes.
- Advance initiatives that improve patient care, client experience, and operational efficiency.
- Scholarship and Professional Engagement
- Engage in scholarly activities consistent with academic appointment expectations.
- Participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of emergency and critical care medicine.
Qualifications
- Required
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
- Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) or equivalent specialty certification.
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of New Jersey.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical service, teaching, and teamwork.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred
- Prior leadership, supervisory, or administrative experience.
- Experience in an academic veterinary medical center or specialty referral hospital.
- Track record of mentoring faculty, house officers, or clinical staff.
- Interest in program development and service growth.
Pay
The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.
Benefits
- NJ State health, dental, and retirement benefits
- Generous accrued time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for employees and eligible family members
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
About Rowan University & SSVM
Rowan University is a top 100 national public research institution serving over 22,000 students across multiple campuses. Classified as an R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is nationally recognized for innovation, access, and public-private partnerships. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on Rowan’s west campus in Glassboro, NJ—approximately 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. SSVM is developing comprehensive academic, clinical, and research facilities to support its innovative veterinary education model.