Associate Dean of Clinical Services

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting an influential, visionary leader to serve as Associate Dean of Clinical Services with a small-animal emphasis for the University of Florida Veterinary Hospital Systems. The Associate Dean reports to and advises the College Dean on management and operations of the Small Animal Hospitals and leads strategic planning, service growth, and delivery of patient-centered care. The role collaborates with College and hospital leadership to support excellent patient- and client-centered care, clinical training for students and house officers, and clinical research and trials. The UF Small Animal Hospital enterprise operates in Gainesville and Ocala, comprises more than 20 specialty services, and serves approximately 65,500 patients annually. The system includes 90 clinicians, 95 house officers, and 240 clinical support staff. The Gainesville hospital is VECCS-certified and AAHA-accredited. The Veterinary Hospital System has a $68 million annual operating budget and supports clinical trials, a small-animal open-heart surgery program, and a patient quality and safety program. The Associate Dean will lead strategic and operational development, oversee small-animal hospital operations in Gainesville, manage personnel and finances, and maintain high standards of clinical care, education, research, outreach, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment as Associate Professor or Professor, on a clinical or tenure track as appropriate, and may develop a scholarly focus area. The candidate may also contribute to professional DVM student education. This is a time-limited position.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent advanced degree in veterinary medicine.
At least six years of professional experience in academic veterinary medicine or specialty practice.
Demonstrated leadership skills managing complex organizations and understanding of high-quality client- and patient-centered care in a learning environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A solid foundation in building a collaborative and transparent work environment.
Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and team building.
Qualifications for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor, as applicable, including the relevant rank criteria described in the posting.
Submit an online application with a cover letter including leadership philosophy, articulated vision, and how experience supports that vision; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three professional references.
Provide official transcripts upon hire; degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES-approved professional credentialing service provider.

Nice To Haves

Advanced clinical training and board certification in a clinical specialty.
Experience or interest relevant to scholarly activity in clinical research, clinical service, academic veterinary hospital management, or another relevant area.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic plans for the small-animal hospital to lead academic veterinary clinical medicine.
Establish programs that improve the quality of life and well-being of staff, house officers, and faculty, and mentor managers, service chiefs, and new personnel in leadership skills.
Oversee operations of the Gainesville small-animal hospital, including facilities, equipment, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Oversee small-animal clinical activities of faculty, locums, house officers, and hospital staff.
Work with the Director of Administration & Finance and CFO to develop and oversee small-animal service budgets, satellite business operations, fiscal performance, revenues, expenditures, fee structures, and accounts receivable; collaborate on overall Veterinary Hospital System financial operations.
Oversee the quality of veterinary medical care provided by small-animal clinicians and staff, the Assistant Dean/Chief Medical Officer, and the Patient Quality and Safety Program.
Maintain high standards of patient care and client experience and maintain VECCS and AAHA accreditation.
Work with the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs and service chiefs to provide clinical training for DVM students, meet AVMA Council on Education accreditation standards, foster innovations in clinical teaching, and develop or enhance clerkship opportunities.
Support professional training of interns, residents, and fellows in conjunction with the Director of House Officer Programs and the Associate Dean for Clinical Services (large animal emphasis).
Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies, department chairs, and faculty to oversee use of small-animal facilities, equipment, and personnel for clinical research and trials, and ensure compliance with patient-safety and confidentiality rules.
Oversee annual events and continuing education opportunities promoting Veterinary Hospital System clinical services.
Contribute to outreach, marketing, engagement with referring veterinarians, and assessment of satisfaction among referring veterinarians, clients, and other critical stakeholders.
Work with the Office of Advancement to cultivate philanthropic support for small-animal operations.
Develop a scholarly focus area through negotiation with the Dean and potentially contribute to DVM student education.