Director Of The Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Position Information

Classification Title Director, College/Division/School AC FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track, Tenure Track, or Tenured Minimum Qualifications

A DVM degree or equivalent degree

Position Summary

The University of Georgia (UGA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Director is responsible for the management of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in cooperation with the Hospital Board and for oversight of the Veterinary Medical Center campus. The Director works with the Hospital Board in developing budgets, hospital policies and procedures, and matters pertaining to hospital personnel. The Director oversees all fiscal responsibilities for the hospital, which includes equipment, personnel, and operating expenses. The Director cooperates with department heads and the College administration in carrying out the activities of the hospital that involve their faculty. This role serves on the College Administrative Council and Executive Cabinet, and reports directly to the Dean.

Additional Requirements

• At least two years veterinary clinical experience

• At least two years of management experience in a large veterinary practice or teaching hospital

Based on credentials and experience, the successful candidate will be appointed as an academic faculty. Academic faculty can be a Clinical (non-tenure track), tenure track, or tenured faculty member at the Associate or Full Professor level, or Academic Professional, depending upon qualifications.

To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.

Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty can be found here.

Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Clinical Faculty can be found here.

Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Academic Professionals can be found here.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• A post-DVM degree or advanced clinical training in a specialty

• At least nine years of post-DVM experience

• At least five years of experience in large business operations and/or advanced training in business management

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Understanding of the role of a major veterinary teaching hospital within a land-grant university and embrace its tripartite mission of teaching, research, and clinical service

• An excellent communicator who possesses strong interpersonal, administrative, leadership and business management skills

• A strategic thinker and an excellent mentor

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for the management of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in cooperation with the Hospital Board and for oversight of the Veterinary Medical Center campus. The Director works with the Hospital Board in developing budgets, hospital policies and procedures, and matters pertaining to hospital personnel. The Director oversees all fiscal responsibilities for the hospital, which includes equipment, personnel, and operating expenses. The Director cooperates with department heads and the College administration in carrying out the activities of the hospital that involve their faculty.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Other Documents #1

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.