Board-Certified Veterinary Internist- Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University
Service Development Focus | Academic Clinical Teaching Hospital
Work type: Regular Full-Time of Part-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine
Position Summary:
This role is ideally suited for an innovative and collaborative internist who is excited by the opportunity to develop a high-quality, referral-based internal medicine service that reflects best practices and the evolving needs of the surrounding veterinary referral community. The initial emphasis of the position will be on service development, caseload growth, and relationship-building with regional referring veterinarians, as well as close collaboration with specialty and primary care services.
As the service matures, the role will evolve into a clinical teaching position, incorporating didactic instruction, clinical mentorship, and active participation in the veterinary curriculum, with a strong emphasis on diagnostic excellence, longitudinal case management, and interdisciplinary care.
Key Opportunities
- Develop and lead an internal medicine service within a brand-new, purpose-built teaching hospital
- Collaborate closely with hospital leadership and clinical services to design innovative workflows, diagnostic pathways, and service models
- Engage with a supportive and expanding regional referral network to tailor services to community needs
- Support complex case management through close collaboration with surgery, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, pathology, and primary care
- Gradually transition into clinical teaching and didactic responsibilities aligned with the School’s educational mission
- Play a key role in shaping the culture, standards, and long-term vision of a new veterinary medical program
Why Join SSVM
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine offers a rare opportunity to join a modern academic institution at a formative stage, where faculty have meaningful influence over clinical services, educational delivery, and hospital culture. This position provides the autonomy to innovate, the support of an established university, and the professional fulfillment of building an internal medicine service that will have lasting impact on patient care, education, and the veterinary profession.
Required Qualifications:
- Board certification in Veterinary Internal Medicine (DACVIM or equivalent)
- Demonstrated interest in clinical excellence and service development
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration with referring veterinarians and interdisciplinary teams
- Interest in teaching and mentoring veterinary students as the role evolves
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 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.
Salary Range:
In compliance with the State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $250,000. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.
Benefits:
For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).”
Please Note: Position posting will be active until the job is filled.
