Primary Care Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians - 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 delivering excellent patient and client care while developing competent, confident veterinarians who are ready to contribute to the profession from day one. We believe exceptional clinical training is built through collaborative, education- and culture-focused practice that connects the patient, client, student, faculty, and employee experience.
As a new and growing veterinary school and teaching hospital, this is a unique opportunity to help shape how primary care is practiced and taught. Our team members are not only providing high-quality care today; they are helping prepare the next generation of veterinarians and contributing to the continued growth and strength of the veterinary profession.
Position Summary:
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University (SSVM) is seeking Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians to join our Primary Care service within our new veterinary teaching hospital, located 1.5 miles from the main Glassboro campus. Primary Care is central to our mission of developing day-one-ready veterinarians. Team members in this role will help provide thorough, high-quality primary care, anesthesia, and surgical support while serving as clinical mentors and teachers for veterinary students on service. The ideal candidate enjoys both excellent patient care and helping learners develop sound clinical judgment, technical skills, confidence, and professional communication.
SSVM is a new and innovative veterinary teaching hospital for small animals, equipped with state-of-the-art resources and designed to support collaboration across primary care and multiple specialty services.
Selected candidates will be able to:
• Provide comprehensive, compassionate primary care and perioperative nursing support to patients and clients.
• Support routine surgical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia administration and monitoring, surgical assisting, recovery, and post-operative care within the scope of the position.
• Teach, coach, and mentor veterinary students during clinical service, modeling strong technical skills, clinical reasoning, communication, and patient advocacy.
• Work independently and take initiative while recognizing when collaboration, escalation, or additional support is needed.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, students, faculty, and team members.
• Contribute to a collegial, psychologically safe, team-focused culture through emotional intelligence, self-awareness, adaptability, and constructive feedback.
• 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: $32.25/hour
- Job Rate: $35.40/hours
- Max Rate: $38.05/hour
- Level 2
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience
- Probationary Rate: $28.05/hour
- Job Rate: $31.00/hour
- Max Rate: $33.20/hour
- Level 3
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience
- Probationary Rate: $23.08/hour
- Job Rate: $26.55/hour
- Max Rate: $29.97/hour
Veterinary Assistants (Non-Credentialed)
- Level 1
- Associate degree or higher
- Minimum 5 years clinical experience
- Probationary Rate: $23.08/hour
- Job Rate: $26.55/hour
- Max Rate: $29.97/hour
- Level 2
- Associate degree or higher
- Minimum 3 years clinical experience
- Probationary Rate: $19.87/hour
- Job Rate: $22.48/hour
- Max Rate: $24.86/hour
*Hourly rates reflect each position’s pay post 7/1/26 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:
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a veterinary technician or assistant; primary care, general practice, urgent care, emergency, or specialty experience is valued.
• Comfortable supporting a broad primary care caseload and routine surgical procedures.
• Proficient with anesthesia administration and anesthetic patient monitoring within the scope of the position, including integration of patient status, monitoring data, and clinical signs to recognize changes and communicate concerns promptly. ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
• Experience with surgical assisting, perioperative nursing, and post-operative recovery.
• Able to obtain blood pressure and interpret basic ECG, SpO2, and ETCO2 monitoring data in the context of the patient’s clinical status.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to organize work independently in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to teach, coach, and provide constructive feedback to learners.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, professionalism, adaptability, empathy, and effective conflict management.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a commitment to a positive learning and working environment.
• Willing to cross-training into other departments
• Available to work a schedule that may include weekend and holiday rotations.
****All hospital staff working clinical positions and handling live animals are required to be vaccinated against Rabies unless a medical or religious exemption is requested. Documentation may be required for approval of exemption. Costs associated with immunization and/or titer will be covered by the University for the employee.
Preferred Qualifications:
• CVT/LVT/RVT credential (active and in good standing, as applicable).
• Experience in primary care/general practice, including preventive care, dentistry, anesthesia, and routine soft-tissue surgery support.
• Experience teaching or mentoring veterinary or veterinary technology students, interns, or team members.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, including judgment, logic, creativity, and conflict resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Comfort with digital radiography and other commonly used diagnostic equipment.
• Interest in professional growth, education, and helping build an evolving academic clinical service.
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 nearly 25,000 students. The fastest-growing public research institution in the Northeast and among the country’s top 10 fastest-growing, Rowan offers a thriving multidisciplinary environment with a strong emphasis on practical research in health care, engineering, science and business, while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. Nationally recognized for innovation, high-quality, affordable education and public-private partnerships, Rowan is one of two universities in the U.S. to offer M.D., D.O. and D.V.M. degree programs. 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'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.
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.
Benefits:
While salary is one component of employment, Rowan offers a comprehensive and meaningful benefits package designed to support your professional growth, well-being, and long-term career development. As a veterinary technician within an academic teaching hospital, you will:
- Contribute directly to the education and mentorship of future veterinarians
- Work alongside board-certified specialists and faculty in a collaborative, team-focused environment
- Engage in continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Build leadership skills in an academic and evolving clinical environment
- Be part of a mission-driven institution committed to innovation, community engagement, and advancing veterinary medicine
- 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).
At Rowan, you are not only supporting excellent patient care. You are helping shape day-one-ready veterinarians, strengthen the veterinary profession, and build a collaborative academic clinical program from the ground up.
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.
