Veterinary Clinical Pathology Lab Supervisor

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital seeks an experienced Clinical Pathology Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily operations of its Clinical Pathology Laboratory. This role combines hands-on diagnostic work with staff supervision, QA/QC, and support for clinical research and education.

The ideal candidate will have independent thinking, strong leadership, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards, supporting clinical operations, and mentoring technicians, students, clinicians, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 3-5 years of veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience.
• Extensive technical knowledge of clinical pathology procedures, instrumentation, quality control, and diagnostic testing.
• Ability to train, guide, and collaborate with laboratory personnel, veterinary students, clinicians, and research teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, staff scheduling, workflow coordination, and administrative functions.
• Supervise laboratory personnel, conduct evaluations, and support staff development.
• Coordinate invoices, purchasing, monthly reports, and external communications.
• Coordinate outside cytology submissions and efficient accessioning processes.

Skills

Veterinary diagnostics

Laboratory supervision

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Life Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Life Sciences

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Electronic medical records (Orchard, Harvest, Vetspire)

Job description

Penn Vet's Ryan Veterinary Hospital seeks an experienced Clinical Pathology Laboratory Supervisor to oversee daily operations of its Clinical Pathology Laboratory. This role combines hands-on diagnostic work with staff supervision, QA/QC, and support for clinical research and education.

The ideal candidate will have independent thinking, strong leadership, and a commitment to maintaining quality standards, supporting clinical operations, and mentoring technicians, students, clinicians, and