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Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. (PDS) provides fundamental veterinary diagnostic testing services across Western Canada serving over 1,100 fee-for-service clients. A Chief Executive Officer is required to lead its staff of 70 employees to ensure its mission is fulfilled. To learn more about PDS, please visit www.pdsinc.ca.
The CEO will report to PDS Board of Directors and move PDS towards its vision of being a leader in veterinary diagnostic services while ensuring sustainability, profitability, growth and fiscal accountability by:
    Developing strategic and operational plans according to PDS mandate
    Overseeing the development and delivery of veterinary diagnostic testing and services that meet the needs of the University of Saskatchewan, Province of Saskatchewan and veterinary community across Western Canada
    Developing and managing effective collaborative working relationships based on trust and credibility with key stakeholders
    Providing strategic leadership, management and coaching to a team of highly skilled veterinary, technical and administrative staff
    Representing the interests of PDS as part of the national network of animal diagnostic laboratories and acting as a spokesperson on behalf of PDS for a variety of events
    This is a full time, permanent position
    Salary range: commensurate with experience and qualifications
Candidates must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree, and be eligible for licensure in Saskatchewan. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree would be an asset. Candidates must also have experience working in business operations within the veterinary industry, managing budgets, and leading teams that elevate a companys culture.