Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Necropsy Manager

Summary

This position is responsible for the day to day operations of the necropsy, disposal and cremation services including oversight of service budget, equipment, supplies, hiring and training of staff members and interacting with outside clients, vendors, outside laboratories as well as in-house hospital personnel.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintains quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintaining records.
• Maintains medical laboratory staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustment.
• Serves as working manager by actively participating and performing lab services on a regular basis.
• Furnishes input for budget planning and participates in budget monitoring/management.
• Follows all written work instructions as approved by the QA/QC program in compliance with AAVLD guidelines.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and 2 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure and Certification

None.

Supervision

Received: Detailed and precise instructions as outlined in service protocols and procedure. Minimal supervision is required but supervisor is normally available for advice and consultation.

Exercised: General supervision and oversight of lab operations and technicians, students and support staff. Instructions are both written and oral.

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