Small Animal Medicine Section Head - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
About The Position
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) of Rowan University invites applications for the position of Small Animal Medicine Section Head within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. This is a full-time, 12-month academic appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Appointment may be in the clinical or tenure track, depending on the qualifications and professional goals of the successful candidate. This position represents a unique opportunity to serve as a founding faculty member of a new veterinary school and to play a leadership role in shaping clinical services, education, and culture as the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine continue to grow. 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. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of an integrated, organ-systems–based veterinary curriculum, provide clinical service in the SSVM Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and foster a collaborative, high-functioning surgical service that supports patient care, student learning, and hospital growth.
Requirements
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in teaching veterinary students in a clinical setting
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.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Services Department Head to develop and implement clinical SOPs, templates, forms, and operational tools.
- Assist with 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Entry Level
