Minimum
$137,293.00
2ⁿᵈ Quartile
$163,059.00
Midpoint
$188,826.00
4ᵗʰ Quartile
$214,585.00
Maximum
$240,345.00
Job Family
Clinical and Health Services
Level
AM01
Salary Grade
10
FLSA
E
Profile Summary
Positions in this job profile are responsible for the oversight and management of the overall veterinary services and operations of the university. The Attending Veterinarian provides routine veterinary care and preventative and emergency for all species of research animals in order to comply with Federal laws. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating philosophy, short and long-range goals and objectives. Employees develop, implement and enforce plans, policies, procedures, systems, programs and performance standards. They participate in strategic planning efforts as part of the management team. They are responsible for managing staff, equipment and facilities. They determine resource needs and priorities and make recommendations to executive management. They determine training needs and make appropriate arrangements for provision of training.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The distinguishing characteristic of the Administrator 1-Attending Vet is the strategic oversight and responsibility for Veterinary care and services across the university, serving as the OSU Attending Veterinarian.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1. Directs, delegates and ensures veterinary care and oversight activities of all vertebrate animals at the university, including operational management, and long and short term planning of animal care and research facilities and services. 2. Ensures compliance with university policy; state and federal laws and regulations; and industry standards. 3. Serves as the campus Attending Veterinarian to provide clinical and diagnostic support for traditional laboratory animals. 4. Serves as a subject matter expert, serving on internal and external committees and task forces, and training faculty, staff and students regarding animal care, quality and compliance standards. 5. Assists researchers with design and implementation of experimental protocols, addendums, and preparation of associated grant proposals. 6. Supervision of classified and professional faculty that support the operations of Veterinary care and services, hiring/firing, defining competencies and performance objectives, planning, assigning and approving work, responding to grievances, disciplining/rewarding and preparing and signing performance appraisals or reviews. Identifies training needs and coordinates professional development opportunities.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed. Decisions have significant, broad implications for the management and operations of a division/entire organization; contributes to decisions on the overall strategy and direction of the entire organization. Decisions impact: • Entire University • Functions across the University • Department • Direct team • Donors and Alumni • Student/Parents • Other External Agencies and Institutions
Accountability
Results are defined by senior leadership, and university vision, mission and strategies. Incumbent sets own goals and determines how to accomplish results with few or no guidelines to follow, although precedents may exist; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Typically reports to a Vice Provost, Vice President, Assistant/Associate Vice President, Dean or other senior level administrator. Supervises work of other supervisors/managers, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensuring quality standards. Is responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, responding to grievances, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff. Plans organizational structure and job content. Develops and approves department/unit budget and exceptions to program budget.
Relationship With Others
Collaborates and interacts within the Dept/Unit, University Wide, and Externally to: • Exchange routine, factual information and/or answer routine questions. • Exchange detailed information or resolve varied problems. • Access and/or work with sensitive and/or confidential information. • Identify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately. • Persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects. • Resolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects. • Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level. • Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality.
Typical Requirements
DVM licensed to practice in one US state, preferably Oregon. Diplomate of American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM).
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by positions within this job profile. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of all employees within positions covered by this job profile.