Small Animal Medicine Section Head - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Position Summary

The Small Animal Medicine Section Head serves as the clinical, operational, and academic leader for the Small Animal Medicine section overseeing Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Oncology services. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a Clinical Assistant Professor (or higher rank), the Section Head acts as the primary liaison between the service and hospital leadership, ensuring alignment of clinical operations, teaching, and institutional priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Small Animal Medicine section to Hospital Leadership and communicate leadership priorities to the section.
• Coordinate with other Section Heads to support interdepartmental collaboration and integrated clinical operations.
• Participate in and/or lead section meetings and clinical service check-ins.
• Oversee clinician scheduling, including PTO, CE requests, holiday and on-call schedules, and timesheet approvals.
• Ensure timely completion of medical records (within 24 hours) in compliance with hospital and state standards.
• Troubleshoot clinical, organizational, and interpersonal issues within the section, escalating concerns as appropriate to the Department Head.
• Serve as a liaison to the referring veterinarian community to promote strong rDVM relationships and client satisfaction.

Operational Development & Oversight

• Collaborate with the Clinical Services Department Head to develop and implement clinical SOPs, templates, forms, and operational tools.
• Aid in troubleshooting service operations including scheduling workflows, equipment maintenance, inventory stock, and clinical protocols.
• Interface with the Veterinary Technician Manager regarding technician staffing, training, and service support needs.
• Maintain responsibility for inventory management, including inventory lists, supply ordering, and vendor coordination.
• Adhere to and assist in managing the section budget, as applicable.

Faculty & Team Development

• Actively participate in recruitment, onboarding, and integration of new faculty and staff within the section.
• Support the Clinical Services Department Head with corrective discussions, performance improvement plans (PIPs), annual clinical faculty reviews, salary recommendations, and hiring or termination processes.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture.

Teaching, Scholarship & Service

• Provide clinical instruction and mentorship to veterinary students in a teaching hospital setting.
• Engage in scholarly activity that advances the discipline of veterinary Internal Medicine; the scope of scholarship will depend on appointment track and may include collaborative or independent research.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the growth and success of the Small Animal Internal Medicine service and the School.

Required Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Completion of a residency with board certification or board eligibility in Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cardiology or Oncology.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership/management.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching veterinary students in a clinical setting (strongly preferred).
• Licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of New Jersey.
• NJ CDS permit (or obtained upon hire).
• DEA registration (or obtained upon hire).

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 $200,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, internal equity, and market considerations.

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.