Veterinary Technician Lead - Large Animal Field Service

Veterinary Technician Lead - Large Animal Field Service

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine, Rowan University

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: School of Veterinary Medicine

Position Summary

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) at Rowan University is seeking a skilled and motivated Technician Lead to support the Large Animal Field Service team. This role combines advanced technical responsibilities with frontline leadership and operational support within a dynamic ambulatory clinical service.

The Technician Lead will provide high-quality veterinary technical assistance in the field while also delivering day-to-day oversight of support staff, supporting administrative, budget, and procurement operations, and serving as the service representative at Lead Technician meetings in collaboration with the Technician Manager.

This position is ideal for an experienced veterinary technician who thrives in a collaborative clinical environment and is ready to contribute to service excellence, team development, and operational efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical & Technical Support

• Provide advanced veterinary technical support for large animal ambulatory services, including patient restraint, diagnostics, treatments, anesthesia assistance, and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain field vehicles, equipment, and supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist clinicians with medical record documentation and discharge processes as needed.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety, and professionalism in field settings.

Leadership & Team Oversight

• Provide day-to-day oversight and coordination of support staff within the Large Animal Field Service team.
• Support workflow organization, task delegation, and operational consistency.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and mentorship of technicians and support personnel.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support administrative functions, including scheduling coordination, documentation, and service communication.
• Assist with budget-related activities, expense tracking, and financial documentation.
• Support procurement processes, including ordering, inventory monitoring, and vendor coordination.
• Help identify workflow challenges and contribute to operational improvements.

Service Representation & Communication

• Serve as the point of contact for the Large Animal Field Service at Lead Technician meetings with the Technician Manager.
• Communicate service needs, operational updates, and resource considerations.
• Support alignment between clinical, operational, and administrative priorities.

Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities or special projects as assigned.
• Support departmental and hospital initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology (or equivalent).
• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT/RVT) preferred or eligibility for licensure in New Jersey.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of veterinary technical experience, with large animal experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience supporting administrative, inventory, or procurement processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in ambulatory/field environments and handle physical demands of large animal practice.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate service vehicles.

Salary & Benefits

In compliance with the State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including NJ State health, dental, and retirement plans, accrued paid time off, holidays, and tuition benefits.

Lead Veterinary Technicians (Credentialed, evidence of passing the VTNE)

• Level 1

• Probationary Rate: $34.25/hour

• Job Rate: $37.40/hour

• Max Rate: $40.05/hour

• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification eligible or achieved, or equivalent specialty-level expertise

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience

• Level 2

• Probationary Rate: $30.05/hour

• Job Rate: $33.00/hour

• Max Rate: $35.20/hour

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience

Lead Veterinary Assistant (Non-Credentialed)

• Level 1
• Probationary Rate: $25.08/hour
• Job Rate: $28.55/hour
• Max Rate: $31.97/hour
• Associate degree or higher
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Technician Manager and works closely with the Large Animal Field Service clinicians and Clinical Sciences leadership.

Work Environment

This role involves both field-based clinical work and administrative/coordination responsibilities. The position requires flexibility, teamwork, and engagement in a fast-paced clinical-academic setting.

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, other exotics.

Information about the institution:

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor's through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine is located on the Glassboro, New Jersey west campus, 22 miles southeast of Philadelphia. The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine plans to admit its first class of DVM students in 2025. Facilities will include an academic teaching facility aimed at the delivery of pre-clinical training, a small animal teaching hospital, and a research facility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

As a state public University, Rowan employees are eligible to participate in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More information on this program is available at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Notes:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• Rowan University offers a generous benefit package which can be viewed at https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits.
• Position posting will be active until the job is filled.