Veterinary Ophthalmologist (Full-Time or Part-Time Faculty, Open Rank) - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive veterinary ophthalmology services within the SSVM Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital while contributing to clinical teaching, student mentorship, and continued service excellence. The Ophthalmology Service is actively seeing patients and has established clinical workflows, referral relationships, and hospital support systems. The successful candidate will join a functioning specialty service with the opportunity to contribute to continued growth, expanded clinical capabilities, and educational excellence.

SSVM recognizes that exceptional faculty bring diverse career goals and practice models. We welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time or part-time appointments and are committed to working with successful applicants to develop schedules that support both institutional needs and individual professional interests. As the DVM program matures, this position will include increasing opportunities for structured clinical teaching and supervision, with anticipated student involvement throughout the clinical curriculum. Previous academic experience is welcome but not required.

This role is ideal for veterinarians who:

• Thrive in a collaborative specialty practice
• Enjoy delivering advanced ophthalmic care
• Value teaching and mentorship
• Appreciate multidisciplinary patient management
• Enjoy building relationships with colleagues and referring veterinarians
• Are energized by innovation and contributing to a growing academic community

Why Join SSVM?

• Become part of one of the nation's newest colleges of veterinary medicine
• Join an established Ophthalmology Service with a growing clinical caseload
• Practice advanced ophthalmology in a modern Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
• Collaborate with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
• Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of specialty services
• Help develop innovative approaches to veterinary clinical education
• Teach and mentor veterinary students, interns, residents, and veterinary technology students
• Maintain an active clinical practice while participating in academic medicine
• Benefit from flexible appointment options, including consideration of part-time faculty appointments
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research

About The Shreiber School Of Veterinary Medicine

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University is one of the nation's newest colleges of veterinary medicine and is committed to advancing veterinary education, patient care, research, and community engagement. Since welcoming its inaugural DVM class in 2025 and second class in 2026, SSVM has experienced rapid growth and continues to expand its academic programs, clinical services, research enterprise, and faculty.

Our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Our state-of-the-art Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities and supports collaborative specialty and primary care. Current services include:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care
• Ophthalmology
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Dentistry & Oral Surgery
• Anesthesia & Pain Management
• Exotics
• Clinical Pathology
• Pharmacy
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, including a GE 3 Tesla MRI and 128-slice CT scanner

The hospital is designed to support comprehensive multidisciplinary care, allowing ophthalmology patients to benefit from collaboration with specialists across multiple disciplines. Faculty joining SSVM have access to advanced diagnostic capabilities, specialty support, and a growing clinical environment designed to optimize patient care and educational opportunities.

Ophthalmology at SSVM

The Ophthalmology Service provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care for companion animal patients while supporting SSVM's mission to develop confident, practice-ready veterinarians. The service is designed to:

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based ophthalmic care
• Provide advanced diagnostic evaluation and treatment of ocular disease
• Collaborate closely with primary care and specialty clinicians
• Support referring veterinarians throughout the region
• Provide outstanding clinical learning experiences for students and trainees
• Advance clinical scholarship and innovation in veterinary ophthalmology

The Ophthalmology Service is supported by:

• Dedicated ophthalmology equipment and clinical support
• Advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities
• Multidisciplinary specialty consultation
• Anesthesia and pain management support
• On-site pharmacy services
• Clinical pathology support

The successful candidate will join an established service and have opportunities to contribute to continued clinical growth, educational programming, and advancement of ophthalmology within an innovative academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmology consultation and treatment for companion animal patients
• Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostics and procedures
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty clinicians to provide integrated patient care
• Support communication and relationships with referring veterinarians
• Participate in clinical teaching and mentorship of veterinary students, interns, residents, and veterinary technology students
• Contribute to ophthalmology curriculum development and clinical skills training
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development
• Engage in scholarly activity or clinical research consistent with individual interests
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive hospital culture

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Completion of an ophthalmology training program
• Board certification or board eligibility through the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in New Jersey
• Demonstrated expertise in companion animal ophthalmology
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary specialty hospital
• Strong interest in clinical teaching and mentorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, mentoring, or academic experience
• Interest in veterinary ophthalmology education
• Interest in clinical research or scholarly activity
• Experience developing clinical protocols or quality improvement initiatives
• Interest in advancing academic specialty practice within a collaborative environment

Pay

In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, clinical expertise, academic rank, appointment track, and appointment percentage.

Benefits

Faculty at Rowan University are represented by the AAUP and receive a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and State of New Jersey benefit programs. Benefits eligibility is based on appointment percentage and applicable University policies. Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, and dental insurance
• Participation in New Jersey retirement and pension plans
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and leave benefits
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependents
• Faculty governance participation and union representation
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Academic Appointment

This is an open-rank faculty appointment (Instructor through Full Professor) available on either the Clinical Track or Tenure Track, depending on qualifications, experience, and professional goals. Both full-time and part-time appointments will be considered. Faculty rank, appointment track, responsibilities, and effort allocation will be determined at the time of appointment based on the successful candidate's qualifications, career interests, and the needs of the School.

Living in Southern New Jersey

Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, SSVM offers convenient access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, D.C., and more than 130 miles of Atlantic coastline. The region offers affordable communities, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, professional sports, wineries, beaches, hiking, and an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families.

About Rowan University

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified R2 public research institution and one of the nation's fastest-growing public research universities. Serving more than 23,000 students across multiple campuses, Rowan is nationally recognized for innovation, affordability, research excellence, and public-private partnerships.

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on Rowan University's Glassboro campus. The School's 167,000-square-foot academic and clinical complex includes modern instructional space, a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, and research facilities supporting education, discovery, and patient care.