Anesthesia Veterinary Technician - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine
Our Mission:
Our top priorities are the development of an institution delivering excellent client and patient care in addition to training graduates who are competent, confident, and ready for practice from day one. Our goal is to do this through collaborative, education- and culture-focused practice creating continuity through the patient, client, student, faculty and employee journey. We anticipate our team, hospital and school will quickly grow, making this first year foundational in the structure of what the future school will look like.
Position Summary:
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital. The hospital is located 1.5 miles from our main Glassboro campus.
SSVM is a new and innovative veterinary teaching hospital for small animals, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. 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 surgery.
These positions will support the clinical services in the veterinary teaching hospital treating patients and educating students. Selected candidates will be able to:
- Provide comprehensive and quality care to clients and patients.
- Demonstrate a commitment to a collaborative and collegial work culture.
- Problem-solve and adapt to a fast-growing and changing environment with a growth mindset.
Reporting Structure:
The Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians will report directly to the Veterinary Technician Manager.
Required Qualifications & Salary Information:
The starting rate for each level is equivalent to the probationary rate listed below based on the collective bargaining unit guidelines. After completion of a six-month probationary period, the employee's pay can increase to the “Job Rate” for that position. Depending on experience, the candidate may be hired at the "Job Rate" to start.
Veterinary Technicians (Credentialed, evidence of passing the VTNE)
- Level 1
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification eligible or achieved, or equivalent specialty-level expertise
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience
- Probationary Rate: $29.38/hour
- Job Rate: $30.02/hours
- Max Rate: $30.68/hour
*Hourly rates reflect each position’s pay post 7/1/25 per the collective bargaining agreement.
*Employees must have 4+ years of applicable experience to be hired above the probationary rate per the collective bargaining agreement.
Experience & Skills Requirements:
-Active, current Veterinary Technician License (CVT, LVT, RVT)
-VTS, Anesthesia & Analgesia or VTS eligible
-Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care
-Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-V
-Familiarity with the use of ventilators
-Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
-Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
Preferred Experience & Skills Requirements:
-Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
-Strong attention to detail
-Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
-Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
-Familiarity with the use of ventilators
-Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
-Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment
Working Conditions
- Hazards
- Veterinary workers may be exposed to hazards like slips, trips, and falls. They may also be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces and urine. When working with animals that are frightened or in pain, veterinary workers risk being bitten, kicked, or scratched.
- Veterinary workers may be exposed to hazards like bloodborne pathogens, hazardous drugs, radiation, toxic waste, and chemical hazards such as disinfectants, pesticides, and latex.
- Animals
- The types of animals treated at a veterinary hospital can affect the working conditions. Our teaching hospital may consist, but is not limited to, the following types of animals: small mammals, large mammals, livestock, reptiles, avians, and other exotic animals.
Information about the institution:
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 third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click
hereThe 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's first class of DVM students were admitted in September 2025. Facilities include a 167,000 square foot building that is shared as an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility.
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.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive State health and dental benefits, state pension: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/
- Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays:
- 22 vacation/float days per year
- 12 sick days per year
- 9 paid holidays per year
- Tuition waiver for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouses and dependents after one year of employment).
Notes:
- The job posting will remain active until all positions are filled.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
