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Veterinarian, Shelter Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine

The School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University is seeking (2) motivated and progressive shelter veterinarians dedicated to serving both the Rowan University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Gloucester County community through a high quality, high volume spay/neuter (HVHQSN) and low-cost outreach clinic located adjacent to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter. This position includes clinical responsibilities in HVHQSN, low-cost community practice, a future shelter medicine program, and future mobile HVHQSN program. The selected candidate (s) will provide and manage comprehensive care to patients from both the county shelter population and privately-owned animals and uphold high medical standards of care to ensure a safe, healthy environment for both patients and the people who interact with them. As the program grows both didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities for both veterinary technician and veterinary students will be an integral part of this role.

The successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in the medical and surgical management of shelter animals and patients at the low-cost public outreach clinic, and have primary responsibility for providing veterinary oversight for the shelter medicine program.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Performs in-house animal health inspections with shelter staff as needed.
• Provides preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment and dietary evaluations in accordance with developed shelter medicine protocols.
• Examines shelter-resident and privately-owned animals, evaluates animals' health and performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures including vaccinations, prescribing and administering of medications, anti-parasite treatments, orders and interprets diagnostic tests.
• Performs high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries in stationary and mobile high-volume clinics and other types of surgery as needed.
• Maintains medical records and drug-use logs and assists staff in developing and implementing certain medical-related policies and procedures to veterinary and sheltering practice standards.
• Ensures that all state and federal laws, state regulations, accepted standards, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling are adhered to.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures (including dog, cat and rabbit ovariohysterectomy and castration and dental preventative care) and other companion animal health issues.
• Delivers didactic content for veterinary technology and veterinary medical students and supervises student clinical experiences.

Position will remain open until the jobs are filled.  All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

The selected candidate(s) must have: 

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Current, active New Jersey Veterinary Licensure (or obtained prior to starting position)
• USDA level II accreditation (or obtained within 6 months of hire)
• Federal DEA registration and NJ CDS Permit
• Minimum of three (3+) years of experience in shelter medicine, HQHVSN, animal shelter operations, medical and surgical care of small animal patients services; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Valid NJ Driver’s License
• Preference given to candidates with board certification(s), specialization, and extensive experience in shelter medicine, veterinary forensics, animal behavior or high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter services.