Veterinarian (DVM) | Educator Position

Instruct and implement the Veterinary Technician program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain DEA license and controlled substances logs, including amount/supply and expiration.
• Provide the medical decisions for the patients for the program.
• Examine patients for medical necessities, review any diagnostic testing performed, and record all findings.
• Communicate with the rescues on abnormalities.
• Ensure completeness of medical records in compliance with AVMA and USDA.
• Perform medical procedures.
• Attend IACUC meetings and listed as “Attending Veterinarian.”
• Attend Advisory Board meetings.
• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of sequences and courses.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum. 
• Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists
• Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two days in a row or exceed four days in one sequence.
• Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and hospitals.
• Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Veterinary Technician students. 
• Monitor students in the classroom and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
• May be involved in the requests for pharmaceuticals necessary for the program.
• The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience within the veterinary field.
• Licensed doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT).
• Must hold a current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the veterinary field. 
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.