What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Surgeon, Small Animal Surgery - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University position at Rowan University?
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine
Position Summary
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking Small Animal Surgery faculty to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital. The selected candidates will be integral in the development and growth of the Surgery department within our veterinary teaching hospital, currently under construction in Mullica Hill, NJ.
SSVM is a new and innovative veterinary teaching hospital for small animals, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including GE SIGNA Hero 3.0T MRI, GE Revolution Ascend Plus 128-Slice CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, surgical equipment, arthroscopy equipment and much more. The small animal surgery department consists of three technology-enabled individual operating suites, a dental and oral surgery suite, and a surgical training facility for DVM, resident, and post-graduate veterinary education. The teaching hospital is designed to accommodate multiple specialty departments, including anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency/critical care, exotics, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, primary care, and a full pharmacy with sterile compounding capabilities.
This position supports an important clinical service in the veterinary teaching hospital and significantly contributes to both client satisfaction and revenue generation. The selected candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive small animal surgical care to patients – including surgical consultations, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, and the management of the surgical patients within the hospital. They will have direct responsibility for teaching and evaluation of veterinary students, interns, and residents in the clinical setting. Didactic teaching of surgical principles within the pre-clinical years and coordination of including hands-on surgical training experiences during the 3rd year are essential components of the role. Our top priorities are delivering excellent patient care and training graduates who are competent, confident, and ready from day one.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in small animal surgery through completion of a surgical residency program and be board-eligible or ACVS/ECVS board-certified in small animal surgery.
These positions are open-rank and candidates are eligible for appointment at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor roles, either in a clinical or tenure track, based upon qualifications and professional goals. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
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. For more information on Rowan University, click here.
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.
Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.
As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Please Note: Position posting will be active until the job is filled.
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine
Position Summary
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking Small Animal Surgery faculty to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital. The selected candidates will be integral in the development and growth of the Surgery department within our veterinary teaching hospital, currently under construction in Mullica Hill, NJ.
SSVM is a new and innovative veterinary teaching hospital for small animals, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including GE SIGNA Hero 3.0T MRI, GE Revolution Ascend Plus 128-Slice CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, digital radiology, surgical equipment, arthroscopy equipment and much more. The small animal surgery department consists of three technology-enabled individual operating suites, a dental and oral surgery suite, and a surgical training facility for DVM, resident, and post-graduate veterinary education. The teaching hospital is designed to accommodate multiple specialty departments, including anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency/critical care, exotics, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, primary care, and a full pharmacy with sterile compounding capabilities.
This position supports an important clinical service in the veterinary teaching hospital and significantly contributes to both client satisfaction and revenue generation. The selected candidates will be responsible for providing comprehensive small animal surgical care to patients – including surgical consultations, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, and the management of the surgical patients within the hospital. They will have direct responsibility for teaching and evaluation of veterinary students, interns, and residents in the clinical setting. Didactic teaching of surgical principles within the pre-clinical years and coordination of including hands-on surgical training experiences during the 3rd year are essential components of the role. Our top priorities are delivering excellent patient care and training graduates who are competent, confident, and ready from day one.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in small animal surgery through completion of a surgical residency program and be board-eligible or ACVS/ECVS board-certified in small animal surgery.
These positions are open-rank and candidates are eligible for appointment at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor roles, either in a clinical or tenure track, based upon qualifications and professional goals. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Completion of a surgical residency training program with board-certification (or board-eligibility), ACVS or ECVS.
- Demonstrated experience teaching veterinary students in a clinical setting, strongly preferred.
- Currently licensed in or eligible for licensure in NJ.
- NJ CDS permit or obtained upon hire.
- DEA registration or obtained upon hire.
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. For more information on Rowan University, click here.
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.
Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.
As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Please Note: Position posting will be active until the job is filled.
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