Hospital Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The National Aquarium is seeking a Hospital Manager who demonstrates excellent representation of the aquarium through a positive attitude and teamwork-focused work ethic. The Hospital Manager performs a wide range of technical and administrative activities that serve to support effective veterinary operations.

This position oversees the activities of the team andmonitorsthe inventory of pharmacy, surgical, medical,laboratory,and necropsy supplies and equipment. The Hospital Manager also ensures compliance and standards are met with regulatory and accrediting bodies(AZA, OSHA,USDA,DEA, State Radiation, etc.).The Hospital Manager is integral to the maintenance of National Aquarium’shigh animal welfare standards and to the advancement of the field and science of marine animal health.

The Hospital Manager works collaboratively as part of the Animal Health team on developing and implementing policies and procedures to meet the Association of Zoo and Aquariums (AZA) top tier standards.

The Animal Health department at the National Aquarium iscomprisedof 2 Veterinarians (1 Senior and 1 Associate), a Veterinary Fellow, the Hospital Manager, and two Registered Veterinary Technicians, and is led by the Director of Animal Health and Welfare. The department provides exemplary clinical care for the aquarium’s diverse collection of invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and rehabilitating seals and sea turtles through a strong team-based collaborative approach.

Essential responsibilities include:

• Responsible formaintainingand managing pharmacy including oversight of controlled drugs and associated regulations
• Ensures scheduling for all planned medical procedures as well as team meetings andinter/intradepartmental rounds.
  
  Oversees requests to hospital to ensure appropriate allocation of personnelandresources to each need
• Plans, coordinates,andmonitorsthe maintenance and acquisitionofmedical& diagnostic equipment, inventoryofin-house testing supplies, andfacilitatesrequired state/federal inspections
• Supervises the veterinary technicians. Providesregular feedback,coordinates staffing schedule,facilitatesregular staff meetings, & conducts performance reviews
• Provides technical training in onboardingnew staffandimprovingthe skill level ofcurrentstaff members.
• Provides leadership support & workflow evaluation for veterinarymedical and diagnostic procedures
• Serves as the departmental safety manager. Oversees all aspects of radiology safety including training of new hires and management of radiation exposure data
• Ensure hospital compliance with regulatory agencies & standards such as AZA, OSHA, DEA, State of Maryland, etc.
  
  Facilitates submission of work orders and monitoring of animal healthworkspaces
• Coordinates ordering of supplies and pharmaceuticals.
  
  Responsible forsubmittingreceipts andassistingwith budgetallocation
• Ability toutilizecomputerized medical record keeping system, evaluate &overseelaboratory requests,and coordinate with laboratory staff
• Develops, evaluates, implements, & ensures compliance of departmental SOPs
• Responsible for staff development, coaching, goal setting, training, & promoting continuing education
• Participate in hiring &onboarding of veterinarystaff
• Develop and promote employee recognition and motivation
• Acquireandmaintainknowledge of corporate employee policies and departmental SOPs
• Activelyparticipatesas a member of the Animal Care and Welfare Managers team
• Manages the schedule and maintenance for the Animal Care and Welfare vehicle
• Leads department projects as assigned
• Support organization mission
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology, Animal Sciences, Biology, related science, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of5years veterinary technician experience in an aquariumor zoosetting.
• Twoyears minimum experience in a manager or supervisory positiondemonstratingsuperior leadership & teamwork skills
• Registered Veterinary
  
  TechnicianthroughAVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Possessandmaintaina valid motor vehicle operator’s license,havean acceptable…