Job Description

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.