Rowan University was founded in 1923 as Glassboro Normal School with a mission to train teachers in South Jersey. From 1958 to 1992, the school became Glassboro State College and then grew to Rowan College of New Jersey from 1992 to 1997. Today, Rowan University is a comprehensive public research university, classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity”.

Located in the suburban setting of Glassboro, New Jersey, Rowan University is recognized nationally, and U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Rowan among the top tier Northern Regional Universities and among the top three public institutions in the category. Rowan is also the fourth fastest -growing public doctoral institution in the nation.

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University is the first veterinary school in New Jersey. Upon successful graduation, students will earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. SSVM will adopt an innovative approach to a traditional lecture curriculum and clinical preparation.

The curriculum combines teaching, research, clinical observation and evidence-based approaches to practice to develop capable, career-ready veterinarians prepared for the rigors of the profession.

A New Learning Model

Rather than replicating traditional models, the school will adopt a less traditional curriculum, both in format and delivery. The approach will differentiate the school from current models of veterinary medical education while bringing innovation in curriculum delivery, operational cost efficiency, affordability and job readiness.

The curriculum will incorporate core competencies, as appropriate, using a spectrum of contemporary teaching and learning techniques. Extensive clinical experiences will begin early in the curriculum through rotations between classroom lectures, clinical observation and practice. The approach ensures job readiness for graduates on day one.

Practice Informed by Research

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine (SSVM) of Rowan University will pioneer student scholarly research and the discovery of new knowledge in basic and applied sciences, while maintaining a strong commitment to both routine and specialized veterinary medical care and service.

With emphasis on the interrelatedness of animals, humans, and the environment, the school will utilize academic talent and resources of Rowan’s two medical schools, the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, the College of Science & Mathematics, and clinical partnerships with private and community-based veterinary practices to support student success. Additionally, the school will utilize its key partnerships with its affiliated Rowan colleges to advance pathways for aspiring veterinary professionals.

Graduates of the school are expected to acquire a broad set of relevant skills, competencies and appreciation for cultural diversity throughout the curriculum, enabling them to work productively and effectively with both their patients and their human counterparts, which, upon graduation, increases their value in the veterinary market.

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University

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