Job Information
Murray State University Veterinary Case Coordinator/Assistant Professor in Murray, Kentucky
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as liaison between the laboratory and customers, receiving diagnostic samples, routing for testing, releasing non-pathology test results, and answering customer and staff questions.
Liaison with referring veterinarians, owners, staff, food producers, government agencies, and other laboratories.
Receives diagnostic samples for testing (e.g., takes case history, unloads animals, preparing and routing laboratory samples, etc.) Review and coordinate on all non tissue/pathology laboratory cases; release diagnostic laboratory reports and ensure accuracy, clarity and completeness.
Supervises shipping and receiving personnel. Ensures Receiving Area is manned during all business hours (including lunch).
Monitors current processes and policies for receiving and routing incoming cases; ensures regulatory compliance to include accreditation standards, develops new procedures and policies as needed.
Participates in and ensures compliance with the quality management, biosafety, and biosecurity programs.
Develops Continuing Education Programs for Veterinarians; find speakers, professional instructors and sponsors for programs; invites veterinarians, organizes program
Develops educational programs for presentation to primary and secondary students; may be veterinary or animal science in nature; distributes or presents to area schools.
Provides tours and educational programs for post-secondary education groups, stakeholder groups at BVC .
Attends and represents BVC at stakeholder meetings, veterinary meetings; provides outreach to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners as determined by the Director.
Perform special projects as determined by the Director.
Minimum Education Requirements:
- DVM or equivalent/comparable veterinary degree
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
Ability to manipulate large animal carcasses.
Food and/or companion animal practice experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, supervisory, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
Problem solving ability to troubleshoot deficiencies, identify corrective actions, evaluate new processes and materials/equipment, implement plans, and develop preventive actions.
Pleasant, proactive personality with the ability to handle demanding situations, quickly adapt to address changing circumstances and personalities, and work as a team
Alertness, initiative, memory for verbal and written directions and details, analytical ability.
Ability to plan and make decisions often without instruction or supervision
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Along with the application, the following items must be included:
Letter of application describing training and work experience
Curriculum Vitae
Copies of transcripts
For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by April 8, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Breathitt Veterinary Center participates in the DHS E-verify program.
Work Location: Hopkinsville, KY