Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians, General Practice - Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians, General Practice - 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 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 this first year foundational in the structure of what the future school will look like. 

 

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, currently slated for completion in July 2025 in Harrison Township, NJ and planned opening for the fall. 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 a full pharmacy with sterile compounding capabilities. 

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
• Level 2
  • Minimum 5 years clinical experience
    • Probationary Rate: $26.05/hour
    • Job Rate: $26.68/hour
    • Max Rate: $27.36/hour
• Level 3
  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience
    • Probationary Rate: $22.73/hour
    • Job Rate: $23.36
    • Max Rate: $24.02/hour
• Level 4
  • Minimum 1-year clinical experience
    • Probationary Rate: $19.41/hour
    • Job Rate: $20.36/hour
    • Max Rate: $20.70/hour

Veterinary Assistants (Non-Credentialed)

• Level 1
  • Associate degree or higher
  • Minimum 5 years clinical experience
    • Probationary Rate: $22.73/hour
    • Job Rate: $23.36
    • Max Rate: $24.02/hour
• Level 2
  • Associate degree or higher
  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience
    • Probationary Rate: $19.41/hour
    • Job Rate: $20.36/hour
    • Max Rate: $20.70/hour
• Level 3
  • Current enrollment or at least partial completion of an Associate degree program or higher required
  • Minimum 1-year clinical experience
    • Probationary Rate: $17.18/hour
    • Job Rate: $17.82/hour
    • Max Rate: $18.49/hour
• Level 4
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1 year animal-related experience or completion of a Veterinary Assistant Program
    • Probationary Rate: $16.30/hour
    • Job Rate: $16.93/hour
    • Max Rate: $17.56/hou