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Primary Care Veterinarian (Full-Time, Open Rank) - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University Job no: 501464
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location:
Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories:
School of Veterinary Medicine
Primary Care Veterinarian (Full-Time, Open Rank) - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
Work type:
Regular Full-Time Location:
Glassboro, New Jersey Categories:
School of Veterinary Medicine Position Summary
The successful candidate will provide high-quality companion animal primary care while contributing to the continued development of a modern academic clinical service. Initial responsibilities will focus primarily on patient care, service development, and hospital operations.
As our DVM program matures, this position will naturally evolve to include clinical teaching, with anticipated student participation beginning in approximately two years. Previous academic experience is welcome but not required. We are seeking clinicians with excellent medical skills, strong communication, adaptability, and a passion for collaborative practice.
This role is ideal for veterinarians who:
Thrive in hands-on clinical practice
Value relationship-centered veterinary medicine
Think thoughtfully about spectrum-of-care medicine
Enjoy collaborating with specialists and colleagues
Are energized by innovation, growth, and building new programs
Want to help shape the future of veterinary education
Why Join SSVM?
Faculty joining SSVM at this stage have a unique opportunity to:
Help build one of the nation's newest colleges of veterinary medicine
Practice high-quality medicine in a modern Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Collaborate with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
Influence clinical protocols, hospital workflows, and service development
Help create innovative models for clinical education
Maintain an active clinical practice while preparing to teach future veterinarians
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 continues to expand specialty services.
Current services include:
Primary Care
Urgent Care
Cardiology
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Anesthesia & Pain Management
Exotics
Clinical Pathology
Pharmacy
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, including a GE 3 Tesla MRI and 128-slice CT scanner
Faculty joining now will have an exceptional opportunity to influence clinical protocols, educational programs, and service development during an exciting period of institutional growth.
Primary Care at SSVM
Primary Care is central to SSVM's mission of graduating "Day One Ready" veterinarians.
Our service is designed to:
Deliver exceptional, relationship-centered veterinary care
Provide students with an outstanding clinical learning environment
Practice spectrum-of-care medicine that supports individualized patient needs
Collaborate closely with specialty and emergency clinicians
Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians and the regional veterinary community
The Primary Care Service is actively developing clinical workflows, standard operating procedures, and training programs while expanding patient services. Faculty joining now will have meaningful opportunities to shape how the service evolves for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional preventive, diagnostic, medical, and surgical care for companion animal patients
Perform routine soft-tissue surgery and dentistry
Collaborate with specialty and emergency clinicians to provide comprehensive patient care
Develop and refine clinical protocols, standard operating procedures, and workflow processes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development
Prepare for future clinical teaching and mentorship of veterinary students
Engage in scholarly activity or clinical research consistent with individual interests
Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive hospital culture
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
Minimum of five (5) years of companion animal primary care experience
Eligibility for veterinary licensure in New Jersey
Demonstrated proficiency in preventive medicine, diagnostic evaluation, routine soft-tissue surgery, dentistry, and client communication
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
Adaptability, initiative, and enthusiasm for helping build a growing academic clinical service
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in spectrum-of-care medicine
Interest in or pursuit of American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) certification
Interest in clinical research or scholarly activity
Previous teaching, mentoring, or academic experience
Experience developing clinical systems, protocols, or quality improvement initiatives
Salary and Benefits
In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the anticipated salary range for this position is $110,000-$150,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, clinical expertise, academic rank, and appointment track. Final salary will be determined at the time of offer.
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 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
Benefits are administered in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and University policies. For detailed benefits information, visit:
https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/
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. Faculty rank and appointment track will be determined at the time of appointment.
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 a high 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. For more information on Rowan University, click here.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Rowan University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. As a public institution, Rowan employees may also be eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Employment Eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rowan University will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position.
Please Note:
Position posting will be active until the job is filled.
Advertised:
Jun 4 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 30 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time