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Colorado State University Hospital Manager - Equine & Livestock in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleHospital Manager - Equine & Livestock
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202400167AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleManagement I
Number of Vacancies1
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$80,000 - $95,000 with full benefits (salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications)
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.
For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/07/2024
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
At the Colorado State University ( CSU ) Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exception veterinary care and service to the community…every day. Supporting our Mission, Vision and Values.
The Equine and Livestock units are an integral part of the CSU VTH which provides both elective and 24-hour emergency/intensive care to horses and livestock at a tertiary level teaching hospital. Simultaneously, we provide clinical instruction to professional veterinary medical students, interns, residents, veterinary technicians, graduate veterinarians and others with an emphasis on practical applications of routine husbandry, internal medicine, lameness, surgery, anesthesia, emergency procedures, dentistry, endoscopy, intensive care management and neonatal critical care management.
Position Summary
The Hospital Manager for Equine and Livestock is an integral part of elevating large animal clinical care to the highest level through retention, recruitment and supervision of highly skilled, caring technicians. The Hospital Manager also has a key role in maintaining excellent client relationships and building on the quality of large animal care that CSU is known for by working closely with the Medical Director to achieve these goals in a fiscally responsible manner.
Successful candidate should have flexibility with their schedule to meet the needs of 24/7 operations.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
A combination of signing bonus and/or relocation expenses may be considered for successful candidates.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of experience working in the veterinary field.
Three (3) years of management and/or leadership experience.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to engage employees at all levels of the organization.
Experience in budget management, strategic planning, and policy development.
Experience in technician recruitment, leadership, and retention through creating a cohesive hospital environment and providing a structure where employees can advance.
Experience in an academic/higher education environment.
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager ( CVPM )
Prior experience working as a veterinary assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician is valuable experience.
Understanding the educational and clinical goals of a teaching hospital.
Outstanding client communication and experience with conflict resolution.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategorySupervision
Duty/Responsibility
This position supervises for equine and livestock technical staff including staff working within the Johnson Family Equine Hospital ( JFEH ), Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, Equine Field Service, Equine Reproduction Lab ( ERL ), and Livestock hospital, and works to allocate personnel resources based on caseload and daily operational needs of the services.
Lead and manage search processes for certain new hires. Establish a consistent training and onboarding process for new employees and delegate elements of training across existing employees and appropriate shifts.
Recommends promotion and updates position descriptions relating to changing responsibilities for existing positions.
This position will be in communication with service technician supervisors throughout the day to assess needs of patients, clinicians and staff and adapt schedule changes due to emergencies, additional appointments through communication with the equine front desk staff. Staffing and facilities adjustments may also need to be made if biosecurity concerns arise and this would be communicated by the biosecurity committee.
This position will work closely with the Equine Medical Director and VHS Clinical Services Managing Director to fulfill our mission of equine and livestock service excellence to the patient, client and referring veterinarian triad as well as provide an outstanding working environment for our technical staff through exceptional safety standards, accountability, and advancement.
Maintain excellent communications with the medical director, faculty, house officers, staff, and students as well as VTH partners to stay apprised of possible issues, concerns, and feedback related to the equine services. This will be accomplished by regular communications with all units including partners in the VTH .
This position should seek continuing education (CE) to continue to further their education and encourage employees to participate in CE regularly.
Percentage Of Time40%
Job Duty CategoryClient Service Excellence
Duty/Responsibility
This position has a key role in instilling a culture of customer service excellence throughout all aspects of equine and livestock from the moment the client calls or emails to the end of their appointment or contact with large animal services.
Manage the consistent messaging to the client that their animal’s care is our number one priority.
Works with internal partners to provide timely solutions for client service issues and works with the Medical Director and Service Leaders to ensure improved team success related to difficult client situations.
This position will support technical staff and services with difficult client communications by involving key partners such as Medical Director, Argus, Client Service Excellence team.
Support outreach functions to client and referring veterinarians (rDVMs).
Percentage Of Time30%
Job Duty CategoryFinancial Collaboration
Duty/Responsibility
Provide input on regular cost analysis of existing and new procedure costs and client pricing.
Aid in providing justification for new equipment purchases, additional staffing, promotion of existing staff, and offer ideas on resources to support optimal operations of all Equine and Livestock Services.
Active member of budget meetings, audits, capital equipment purchases in conjunction with the Medical Director and Equine Service Leaders.
Engage with staff responsible for supply management and ordering to ensure all operational and budgetary goals are met.
Participate in marketing of Equine and Livestock Services to help build and maintain caseload. This will be accomplished in conjunction with the Veterinary Health System ( VHS ) marketing team. Be an ambassador for all Equine and Livestock Services when out in public.
Percentage Of Time30%
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled, with a full consideration date of11:59 PM MT on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Interested applicants must submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact Shevaun Festervand at shevaun.festervand@colostate.edu.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - Must be willing and able to report to work without delay or interruptions to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare of patients.
Search Contactshevaun.festervand@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
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Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents