Emergency and Critical Care Section Head - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
About The Position
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 exciting opportunity to help shape and grow a developing academic veterinary medical center while maintaining an active role in clinical service, teaching, and mentorship. The Emergency and Critical Care Section Head will provide leadership for the ECC service, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, patient safety, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with departmental and hospital leadership to advance clinical operations, support faculty and staff development, and ensure exceptional patient care and client service. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys building programs, mentoring colleagues, and developing innovative approaches to delivering emergency and critical care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Engage in scholarly activities consistent with academic appointment expectations.
- Participate in professional organizations and contribute to the advancement of emergency and critical care medicine.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
