Veterinarian (DVM) | Educator Position

 
Created
Jul 18, 2024 5:56pm
Location
Tucson, Arizona
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.
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