Small Animal Internist (Full-Time or Part-Time Faculty, Open Rank) - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

The successful candidate will provide advanced internal medicine consultation and patient care while contributing to the continued development of a modern academic referral service. Initial responsibilities will focus on service development, caseload growth, collaboration with hospital services, and relationship-building with regional referring veterinarians.

As our DVM program matures, this position will naturally evolve to include structured clinical teaching and supervision, with anticipated student participation beginning in approximately two years. Previous academic experience is welcome but not required. We are seeking collaborative clinicians with outstanding diagnostic skills, strong communication abilities, and enthusiasm for helping build an exceptional academic Internal Medicine Service.

This role is ideal for veterinarians who:

• Thrive in collaborative specialty practice
• Enjoy solving complex diagnostic and medical challenges
• Value longitudinal patient care and spectrum-of-care decision-making
• Appreciate collaboration with primary care and specialty colleagues
• Enjoy teaching and mentoring future veterinarians
• Are energized by innovation, growth, and developing new programs

The Small Animal Internal Medicine Service is central to SSVM's mission of delivering exceptional patient care while preparing graduates who are confident in managing complex medical cases through collaborative, evidence-based practice.

Our service is designed to:

• Deliver advanced internal medicine consultation and care for companion animal patients
• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and longitudinal case management
• Collaborate closely with primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinicians
• Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the region
• Provide students with outstanding educational experiences in internal medicine
• Advance clinical scholarship, research, and innovation

The Internal Medicine Service is housed within the SSVM Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and is supported by advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including:

• GE 3 Tesla MRI
• 128-slice CT scanner
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy capabilities
• In-house clinical pathology
• On-site pharmacy with sterile compounding capabilities
• Multidisciplinary specialty consultation

Faculty work closely with colleagues in Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Anesthesia & Pain Management, and expanding specialty services including Oncology and Dermatology.

Faculty joining now will have meaningful opportunities to establish clinical standards, referral pathways, educational experiences, and service development that will define the Internal Medicine Service for years to come.

• →Provide advanced internal medicine consultation and medical management for companion animal patients
• →Perform comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• →Collaborate with primary care and specialty clinicians to provide integrated patient care
• →Build relationships with regional referring veterinarians
• →Develop and refine clinical protocols, standard operating procedures, and workflow processes
• →Participate in development of the internal medicine curriculum and pre-clinical educational experiences
• →Prepare for future clinical teaching and mentorship of veterinary students
• →Engage in scholarly activity and collaborative clinical research
• →Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive hospital culture

Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, SSVM offers convenient access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, D.C., and more than 130 miles of Atlantic coastline.

The region offers affordable communities, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, professional sports, wineries, beaches, hiking, and an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Board certification or board eligibility through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or equivalent
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in New Jersey
• Demonstrated expertise in companion animal internal medicine
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration with referring veterinarians and interdisciplinary teams
• Adaptability, initiative, and enthusiasm for helping build a growing academic Internal Medicine Service

• Previous teaching, mentoring, or academic experience
• Interest in clinical education and curriculum development
• Interest in clinical research or scholarly activity
• Experience developing clinical protocols, workflows, or quality improvement initiatives
• Interest in advancing academic internal medicine within a collaborative referral environment

This is an open-rank faculty appointment (Instructor through Full Professor) available on either the Clinical Track or Tenure Track, depending on qualifications, experience, and professional goals.

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified R2 public research institution and one of the nation's fastest-growing public research universities. Serving more than 23,000 students across multiple campuses, Rowan is nationally recognized for innovation, affordability, research excellence, and public-private partnerships. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on Rowan University's Glassboro campus. The School's 167,000-square-foot academic and clinical complex includes modern instructional space, a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, and research facilities supporting education, discovery, and patient care.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Rowan University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. As a public institution, Rowan employees may also be eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rowan University will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position.

Position posting will remain active until the position is filled.

Advertised: Aug 24 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 30 2026 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time

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