Small Animal Oncologist (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 small animal oncology care while contributing to the continued development of a modern academic service. Initial responsibilities will focus on clinical service development, oncology caseload growth, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening relationships with regional referring veterinarians.
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 our DVM program matures, this position will naturally evolve to include structured clinical teaching and supervision, with anticipated student participation beginning in approximately two years. Previous academic experience is welcome but not required. We are seeking collaborative oncologists with outstanding clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and enthusiasm for helping build an exceptional academic oncology program.
This role is ideal for veterinarians who:
- Thrive in collaborative specialty practice
- Enjoy managing complex cancer cases through evidence-based medicine
- Value compassionate, relationship-centered oncology care
- Appreciate multidisciplinary collaboration
- Enjoy teaching and mentoring future veterinarians
- Are energized by innovation, growth, and developing new clinical programs
Why Join SSVM?
Faculty joining SSVM at this stage have a unique opportunity to:
- Help build one of the nation's newest colleges of veterinary medicine
- Develop a comprehensive Oncology Service from the ground up
- Practice advanced cancer medicine in a modern Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
- Collaborate with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
- Influence oncology protocols, treatment pathways, workflows, and service development
- Help create innovative models for oncology education
- Maintain an active clinical oncology practice while preparing to teach future veterinarians
- 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, research, and community engagement
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 continues to expand specialty services.
Current services include:
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- 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 collaborative, multidisciplinary patient care and provides the infrastructure needed to develop a comprehensive oncology service, including advanced imaging, diagnostic support, anesthesia, pharmacy services, and specialty consultation.
Faculty joining now will have an exceptional opportunity to influence clinical protocols, educational programs, and service development during an exciting period of institutional growth.
Oncology at SSVM
The Oncology Service is central to SSVM's mission of providing compassionate, evidence-based patient care while preparing graduates who understand the principles of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and communication with families.
Our service is designed to:
- Deliver comprehensive medical and surgical oncology consultation
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based cancer care for companion animal patients
- Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Pathology, Primary Care, and Emergency services
- Support individualized treatment planning and spectrum-of-care decision-making
- Strengthen relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the region
- Provide students with outstanding educational experiences in veterinary oncology
- Advance clinical scholarship, research, and innovation
The Oncology Service is supported by a multidisciplinary Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital equipped with:
- GE 3 Tesla MRI
- 128-slice CT scanner
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasonography
- Clinical pathology support
- On-site pharmacy with sterile compounding capabilities
- Dedicated surgical facilities
- Multidisciplinary specialty consultation
Faculty joining now will have meaningful opportunities to establish oncology standards, referral pathways, clinical workflows, educational experiences, and service development that will define the Oncology Service for years to come.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive oncology consultation and treatment for companion animal patients
- Develop individualized diagnostic and therapeutic cancer care plans
- Collaborate with specialty and primary care clinicians to provide integrated patient care
- Build relationships with regional referring veterinarians
- Develop and refine oncology protocols, standard operating procedures, and workflow processes
- Participate in development of oncology curriculum and pre-clinical educational experiences
- Teach and mentor veterinary students, interns, residents, and veterinary technology students as the program develops
- Engage in scholarly activity and collaborative clinical research
- Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive hospital culture
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
- Completion of an oncology training program with board certification or board eligibility through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Oncology or European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) Oncology
- Eligibility for veterinary licensure in New Jersey
- Demonstrated expertise in small animal oncology
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for collaboration with referring veterinarians and interdisciplinary teams
- Adaptability, initiative, and enthusiasm for helping build a growing academic Oncology Service
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous teaching, mentoring, or academic experience
- Interest in oncology education and curriculum development
- Interest in clinical research or scholarly activity
- Experience developing oncology protocols, treatment pathways, or quality improvement initiatives
- Interest in advancing academic oncology within a collaborative referral environment
Salary and Benefits
In accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, the anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000–$200,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications, experience, clinical expertise, academic rank, appointment track, and appointment percentage. Final salary will be determined at the time of offer.
Faculty at Rowan University are represented by the AAUP and receive a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and State of New Jersey benefit programs. Benefits eligibility is based on appointment percentage and applicable University policies.
Benefits may include:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, and dental insurance
- Participation in New Jersey retirement and pension plans
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and leave benefits
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependents
- Faculty governance participation and union representation
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Benefits are administered in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and University policies.
For detailed benefits information, visit:
https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/
Academic Appointment
This is an open-rank faculty appointment (Instructor through Full Professor) available on either the Clinical Track or Tenure Track, depending on qualifications, experience, and professional goals.
Both full-time and part-time appointments will be considered. Faculty rank, appointment track, responsibilities, and effort allocation will be determined at the time of appointment based on the successful candidate's qualifications, career interests, and the needs of the School.
Living in Southern New Jersey
Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, SSVM offers convenient access to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, D.C., and more than 130 miles of Atlantic coastline.
The region offers affordable communities, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, professional sports, wineries, beaches, hiking, and an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families.
About Rowan University
Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified R2 public research institution and one of the nation's fastest-growing public research universities. Serving more than 23,000 students across multiple campuses, Rowan is nationally recognized for innovation, affordability, research excellence, and public-private partnerships. For more information on Rowan University, click here.
The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on Rowan University's Glassboro campus. The School's 167,000-square-foot academic and clinical complex includes modern instructional space, a Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, and research facilities supporting education, discovery, and patient care.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Rowan University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. As a public institution, Rowan employees may also be eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Rowan University will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position.
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Please Note
Position posting will remain active until the position is filled.