Veterinarian, Primary Care - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
About The Position
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) at Rowan University is seeking an experienced Primary Care Veterinarian to join its Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to help build and define a modern academic primary care service, focusing on patient care, team culture, and clinical excellence. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping clinical standards, workflows, and service identity as the Primary Care Service expands. This position is ideal for a veterinarian who excels in hands-on clinical practice, values collaboration and communication, and is motivated by growth and building new systems. While the initial focus is clinical service and program development, the role is expected to evolve to include clinical teaching as the DVM program matures, with anticipated student involvement in approximately two years. Academic experience is not required; clinical strength, adaptability, and initiative are prioritized.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Minimum of five (5) years of primary care clinical experience
- Eligible for licensure in New Jersey
- Strong general practice skill set, including surgery and dentistry
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible, adaptable, and motivated to grow within an evolving clinical service
Nice To Haves
- Interest in spectrum of care medicine
- Interest in or pursuit of ABVP certification
- Curiosity about clinical research or scholarly activity
- Prior academic, teaching, or mentorship experience
- Desire to help build systems and culture in a startup environment
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent primary care across the spectrum of care, including preventative medicine, diagnostics, chronic disease management, and client communication
- Perform routine soft-tissue surgery and dentistry with confidence
- Collaborate with specialty and emergency services to deliver integrated patient care
- Contribute to the development of Primary Care Service protocols, SOPs, and training processes
- Participate in service growth, workflow design, and team development
- Prepare for future clinical teaching and mentorship of veterinary students
- Engage in clinical scholarship or research activity aligned with individual interests
Benefits
- Health, prescription, and dental coverage through the State of New Jersey
- Participation in state retirement plans, including pension options
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Faculty governance participation and union representation
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependents
- Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
