Director of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Position Description
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Colorado State University
The position of Director of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University
is equivalent to an Associate Dean or Department Head in rank/seniority and will report directly to the
Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This position is instrumental in
shaping the future of the VTH as well as in influencing the direction of the College as a top tier
institution.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Participate as a member of the CVMBS Executive Council.
Oversee Argus Client Support Team.
Supervise the Small Animal and Large Animal Chiefs of Staff.
Oversee the VTH Leadership Team.
Continue commitment to teaching and research, expanding on the institutions reputation for
advances in instructional technology.
Lead and coordinate clinical teaching caseload at the VTH.
Provide programmatic guidance for business practices.
Ensure the VTH continues to provide the highest level of service to patients, clients, and
referring veterinarians.
Consult with, advise, and recommend hospital policy to the Dean and Executive Leadership of
the College.
Serve as the liaison for VTH personnel and operations along with the Associate Dean for the
Professional Veterinary Medical (PVM) Program, the Director of the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab,
Department Heads whose faculty practice in the VTH and support services including radiology,
anesthesia, and anatomic clinical pathology.
Chair the Hospital Board that represents all sections and personnel.
Provide leadership, coordination, mentoring and advocacy of the clinical faculty, residents,
interns and administrative professionals of the hospital.
Along with the Associate Dean of PVM and Department Head(s), the Director will provide annual
performance evaluations of the clinical activities of the faculty members based on input from
Sections Chiefs as well as other sources such as referral veterinarians.
Assist with the selection/hiring of faculty members, interns and residents with clinical duties
Oversee and supervise the activities of the Hospital Business & Finance Manager, Facilities
Coordinator, Reception/Call Center Manager, Service Excellence Coordinator, Medical Records
Supervisor, Pharmacy Manager, and Nursing Manager.
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Advocate for PVM clinical training programs, fostering the incorporation of new instructional
technology into VTH teaching functions, and assisting the PVM Associate Dean with obtaining
additional resources for the VTH PVM program mission.
Responsible for ensuring quality patient care and management.
Chief problem solver for referring veterinarians and clients.
Address issues related to the quality of clinical teaching.
Perform significant outreach and development services.
Facilitate South Campus strategic planning for future expansion of hospital facilities and clinical
services.
Serve as VTH liaison to state and regional veterinary organizations.
Foster strong relations with Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital
Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and the Colorado Livestock Association.
Promote biosecurity policies and ensure safety of clients, staff and animals
Facilitate interpersonal communication & relationship building through partnership with the
VTH Leadership Team, a diverse group of clinical specialists, clerical staff, business specialists,
medical technicians, students and faculty.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Ability to maintain hospital operations and fiscal stability.
Ability to coalesce medical and business decision making practices.
Ability to set and guide a vision for the long-term success of the hospital.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Current CSU employee.
Renowned clinical veterinarian with a strong track record in academia
Strong scholarly excellence sufficient to support appointment as a tenured professor in one of
the departments of the college.
Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent).
Board Certification in an AVMA specialty
Preferred Qualifications:
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Personal and professional commitment to diversity as demonstrated by involvement in
teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion
activities.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Recruitment Information:
INTERNAL SEARCH ONLY
To Apply:
Send electronic application to Joelle Johnson at Joelle.Johnson@colostate.edu that includes a cover letter
outlining how experience fits job responsibilities, knowledge/skills/abilities, and minimum/preferred
criteria; a comprehensive resume/CV; and the names and contact information for three references. For full
consideration, applications must be received by 10/25/2013. Position is open until filled.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national
origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or
gender identify or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal
access/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. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living
community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being
considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history,
national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.