Veterinary Technician, Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement - The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Veterinary Technician, Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement, The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Glassboro, NJ  

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 these early years foundational in the structure of what the future school will look like. 

Position Summary:   

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is seeking Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians to join our new veterinary program and teaching hospital, to serve within our ambulatory Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement (SMCE) service.  The main teaching hospital is located 1.5 miles from our main Glassboro campus. The SMCE consists of a mobile RV style clinic based out of the veterinary teaching hospital, and a satellite spay neuter clinic located in Clayton, NJ, which is 12 minutes from main campus.

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine 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 a full pharmacy with sterile compounding capabilities. 

These positions will support the clinical services in the Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement section serving patients in animal shelters and in underserved and marginalized communities throughout southern NJ while educating our 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.  This position is with an ambulatory service and a valid driver’s license, and reliable personal mode of transportation is required.

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 of clinical experience

• Probationary Rate: $32.25/hour
• Job Rate: $35.40/hour
• Max Rate: $38.05/hour

• Level 2

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience

• Probationary Rate: $28.05/hour
• Job Rate: $31.00/hour
• Max Rate: $33.20/hour

• Level 3

• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience

• Probationary Rate: $23.08/hour
• Job Rate: $26.55/hour
• Max Rate: $29.97/hour

• Level 4

• Minimum 1-year of clinical experience

• Probationary Rate: $19.87/hour
• Job Rate: $22.48/hour
• Max Rate: $24.86/hour
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Veterinary Assistants (Non-Credentialed)

• Level 1

• Associate degree or higher
• Minimum 5 years of 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 of 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.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Willing to work flexible hours (days, swing) and weekends as needed in variable locations.
• Previous experience working in a teaching environment.
• Previous experience working in a shelter medicine practice, access to care or HQHVSN surgical setting.
• Adaptable to a fast-growing and developing workplace.
• Experience or comfort driving an RV or oversized vehicle.
• Excellent understanding of medical terminology, medications, calculations, and common surgical procedures.
• Excellence and interest in further developing interpersonal skills in relation to co-workers, clinicians, students, staff, and clients.

 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. 
• Travel
• This section of the teaching hospital is an ambulatory service. Work locations may vary and a valid driver’s license with a reliable personal method of transportation is required. 
• Outdoor Settings
• Some working locations or community-based events may involve working outdoors for portions of or all the work day.

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 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 admitted its first class of DVM students in 2025. Facilities include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, ambulatory Large Animal Field Service and Shelter Medicine and Community Engagement sections, 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:

• 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 waivers 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:  

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be eligible for consideration, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• The job posting will remain active until all positions are filled.