Cytopathology Manager

Jobtailor; Exeter; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Exeter is seeking a senior Veterinary Clinical Pathologist to lead the pathology team and deliver high-quality diagnostic services. You will guide clinical governance, mentor staff, and drive strategic initiatives within a collaborative laboratory environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, research contribution, and development of residents, with a focus on timely, accurate reporting and client support.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Veterinary Clinical Pathology is required.
• Significant experience in veterinary diagnostic pathology.
• Experience leading or mentoring clinical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Collaborative leadership style with high emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional development.
• Experience managing complex caseloads with high-quality reporting.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Desirable laboratory leadership experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Business development or commercial experience.
• Experience contributing to research or published work.
• Experience training residents or interns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the future of veterinary clinical pathology and drive excellence in diagnostics.
• Provide clinical leadership, inspire the pathology team, and set high professional standards.
• Act as the clinical figurehead for pathology within the designated laboratory.
• Deliver high-quality diagnostic pathology services with timely reporting.
• Provide expert clinical support to veterinary clients.
• Ensure pathology reporting meets agreed turnaround times and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and service delivery.
• Support the Laboratory Director in delivering an outstanding end-to-end service.
• Contribute to research, innovation, education, and business development initiatives.
• Support training and development of Resident Pathologists.
• Help shape pathology strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Translate organizational objectives into practical action plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Emotional intelligence

Clinical excellence

Relationship building

Mentoring

Education

Board Certification in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Job description

• Lead the Future of Veterinary Clinical Pathology
• Provide clinical leadership, inspire our pathology team, and drive excellence in veterinary diagnostics.
• Act as the clinical figurehead for pathology within your designated laboratory.
• Deliver high-quality diagnostic pathology services while maintaining exceptional professional standards.
• Provide expert clinical support to veterinary clients.
• Ensure pathology reporting meets agreed turnaround times and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and service delivery.
• Support the Laboratory Director in delivering an outstanding end-to-end laboratory service.
• Contribute to research, innovation, education, and business development initiatives.
• Support the training and development of Resident Pathologists.
• Help shape VPG's pathology strategy as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Translate organizational objectives into practical action plans.

Requirements

• Essential Board Certification (or equivalent recognized specialist qualification) in Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
• Significant experience in veterinary diagnostic pathology.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring clinical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and decision‑making abilities.
• A collaborative leadership style with high emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional development.
• Experience managing complex caseloads while maintaining high-quality reporting standards.
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Desirable Previous laboratory leadership experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Business development or commercial experience.
• Experience contributing to research or published work.
• Experience training residents or interns.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Veterinary Clinical Pathology with a focus on delivering high-quality diagnostic services and leading clinical teams. Proven ability to drive innovation, support professional development, and enhance laboratory service delivery.