Employment
VET MEDICINE HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR
Job Family: Administrative
Job Code:10978
Pay Grade:083
FLSA:E

SUMMARY

This is responsible professional and administrative work in the administration and management of the Veterinary Medicine Hospital.
Work involves controlling hospital expenditures, implementing approved policies and procedures, and coordinating the procurement of all non-pharmaceutical supplies. Work requires application of considerable independence and discretion in the day to day operations; advice and assistance is provided on unusual problems, and changes in policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through consultation, analysis of reports, and observation of results obtained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Controls expenditures of state, grant, and income funds for the Hospital and coordinates with college fiscal office for the preparation of monthly statements for each section.

Coordinates the procurement of non-pharmaceutical supplies as needed for the operation of all sections of the clinics, including feed, instruments, laboratory equipment, experimental animals, office equipment, cars, trucks, and other supplies.

Supervises the billing and collection of fees from clients of the Large Animal, Small Animal, and Ambulatory Clinics.

Assists the Dean and Assistant to the Dean with preparation of budget requests for state funds.

Assists faculty members with the fiscal and administrative procedures of the clinic operations.

Develops plans for improving efficiency and economy of operation of the Clinic.

Coordinates all work to be accomplished by the Physical Plant and outside contractors involving the Clinic operations.

Screens, interviews, and hires applicants for non-professional positions; conducts orientation for all new employees.

Coordinates the preparation of personnel forms, including appointments, resignations, annual appointments, accident reports, sick leave and vacation leave, and maintain records of all personnel on the clinic operation budget.

Coordinates the arrangements for office, laboratory, and animal space assignments.

Supervises the maintenance and cleanliness of rooms, buildings, barns, and garage.

Performs related duties as assigned.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public or business administration with major course work in management, hospital administration, accounting or a related subject; and considerable responsible experience related to this class of work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, and operating procedures of the Vet Med hospital.

Considerable knowledge of management principles, concepts, and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of modern principles, methods, practices, and techniques of business administration involved in budgeting, purchasing, accounting, and organization.

Ability to make work decisions in accordance with administrative rules, regulations, and policies.

Ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports from various source documents.

Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the public.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to supervise the work of others.

Revised: 01/01/05

This description is intended to be generic in nature, and is not intended to determine all of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.



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