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

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

Work type: Regular Full-Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine

Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive veterinary ophthalmology services within the SSVM Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital while contributing to clinical teaching, student mentorship, and continued service excellence.

The Ophthalmology Service is actively seeing patients and has established clinical workflows, referral relationships, and hospital support systems. The successful candidate will join a functioning specialty service with the opportunity to contribute to continued growth, expanded clinical capabilities, and educational excellence.

SSVM recognizes that exceptional faculty bring diverse career goals and practice models. We welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time or part-time appointments and are committed to working with successful applicants to develop schedules that support both institutional needs and individual professional interests.

As the DVM program matures, this position will include increasing opportunities for structured clinical teaching and supervision, with anticipated student involvement throughout the clinical curriculum. Previous academic experience is welcome but not required. We are seeking a collaborative ophthalmologist with excellent clinical skills, strong communication abilities, and enthusiasm for mentoring the next generation of veterinarians.

This role is ideal for veterinarians who:

• Thrive in a collaborative specialty practice
• Enjoy delivering advanced ophthalmic care
• Value teaching and mentorship
• Appreciate multidisciplinary patient management
• Enjoy building relationships with colleagues and referring veterinarians
• Are energized by innovation and contributing to a growing academic community

Why Join SSVM?

Faculty joining SSVM have a unique opportunity to:

• Become part of one of the nation's newest colleges of veterinary medicine
• Join an established Ophthalmology Service with a growing clinical caseload
• Practice advanced ophthalmology in a modern Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
• Collaborate with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
• Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of specialty services
• Help develop innovative approaches to veterinary clinical education
• Teach and mentor veterinary students, interns, residents, and veterinary technology students
• Maintain an active clinical practice while participating in academic medicine
• Benefit from flexible appointment options, including consideration of part-time faculty appointments
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research

About the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University is one of the nation's newest colleges of veterinary medicine and is committed to advancing veterinary education, patient care, research, and community engagement.

Since welcoming its inaugural DVM class in 2025 and second class in 2026, SSVM has experienced rapid growth and continues to expand its academic programs, clinical services, research enterprise, and faculty.

Our Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital

Our state-of-the-art Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital provides advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities and supports collaborative specialty and primary care.

Current services include:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care
• Ophthalmology
• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Dentistry & Oral Surgery
• Anesthesia & Pain Management
• Exotics
• Clinical Pathology
• Pharmacy
• Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, including a GE 3 Tesla MRI and 128-slice CT scanner

The hospital is designed to support comprehensive multidisciplinary care, allowing ophthalmology patients to benefit from collaboration with specialists across multiple disciplines.

Faculty joining SSVM have access to advanced diagnostic capabilities, specialty support, and a growing clinical environment designed to optimize patient care and educational opportunities.

Ophthalmology at SSVM

The Ophthalmology Service provides a