Terms of Reference
Clinical Services Management Committee
Purpose:
The Clinical Services Management Committee will oversee the management of the
Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and related clinical services.
Accountabilities of the committee:
1)
In liaison with the VTH Director to manage and implement the strategic
direction and policies of the Teaching Hospital
2)
To promote and maintain the quality and timeliness of the clinical services
3)
To maximise the teaching value of the clinical services whilst maintaining
their financial sustainability and excellent client service
4)
To coordinate the activities of the services contributing to the clinical
activities
5)
To develop an effective marketing strategy for the clinical services
6)
To develop policies which provide a stimulating and rewarding working
environment for staff
7)
To develop policies which provide a stimulating and rewarding learning
environment for students
8)
To assist the VTH Director in preparation of the annual budget for the
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
9)
To oversee adherence to the annual budget
10)
To assist in the development and maintenance of the VTH replacement
equipment schedule
11)
Approve and (when necessary) prioritize all requests to the holders of the
equipment and buildings portfolios for minor capital works and approve and
prioritise minor and major equipment applications pertaining to clinical
services
12)
To consider and where agreed by the group as appropriate approve
applications for the use of Provet and Bayer funds
Reviewed February 2014
Next review February 2016
Clinical Services Management Committee
Membership
Veterinary Teaching Hospital Director or representative
The VTH Director will be the Chairperson of the committee and is responsible for
ensuring the VTH achieves its mission.
Equine “service chief”
This individual will advise and assist the VTH director in the management and
operation of the equine clinical services. He/she will coordinate the equine clinical
services provided by the staff of Massey Equine and other groups or individuals.
Farm “service chief”
This individual will advise and assist the VTH director in the management and
operation of the production animal clinical service. He/she will coordinate the farm
services provided by the staff of the Dairy Systems and Pastoral Livestock
management groups and other groups or individuals.
Companion animal “service chief”
This individual will advise and assist the VTH director in the management and
operation the small animal clinical service. He/she will coordinate the small animal
services provided by the staff of the Companion Animal Group and other groups or
individuals.
Wildlife “service chief’
This individual will supervise and represent the wildlife service. He/she will
coordinate the wildlife, and private bird and reptile clinical services provided by the
staff of the Wildlife Group.
Diagnostic Imaging ‘service chief’
This individual will advise and assist the VTH director in the management and
operation of the imaging service. He/she will coordinate the services provided by the
staff of the imaging group.
Anaesthesia ‘service chief’
This individual will advise and assist the VTH director in the management and
operation of the anaesthesia service. He/she will coordinate the services provided by
the staff of the imaging group.
Clinical Services Manager
This individual will supervise and represent the nursing services. He/she will
coordinate the nursing services provided by the staff of the Veterinary Nursing and
Technicians group and other groups or individuals. They will also raise any issue
relating to customer service and related issues
IVABS Business Manager
This individual will oversee the financial affairs of the Hospital and supervise
ordering and payment of invoices. He/she will present monthly financial reports to the
committee as well as distributing other finance related papers and reviews as required.