Veterinary Assistant Instructor (CVT) | Part-Time

 
Created
Dec 24, 2025 6:24pm
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Instruct and implement the Veterinary Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

Guide. Train. Inspire. 

This role is ideal for a Certified Veterinary Technician who finds joy in mentoring and training students, helping them build the practical skills for a successful career. This is a perfect opportunity to develop your own teaching abilities and take your professional journey to the next level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects, using teaching techniques that appeal to different learning styles.
  • Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
  • Partner with admissions and career services in on-site and off-site activities, and externship placement activities
  • Evaluate, provide feedback, and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
  • Discuss and document academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert the JO
  • Demonstrates an understanding of critical numbers and works towards achieving the mission award for the program.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter.
  • Planning and execution of appropriate learning experiences
  • Assess knowledge of students and plan remediation
  • Role model professionalism and a commitment to the profession
  • Create and foster an engaging learning environment
  • Administer effective assessments
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduation from a Veterinary Assistant program or a graduate of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Veterinary Technician - or training from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Veterinary Technician or a minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Veterinary Technician
  • A minimum of three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, or veterinarian.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Three (3) years of teaching experience in the subject field.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

  • Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
  • If applicable, additional current licenses, certifications, or other designations as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the veterinary field.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

  • Hiring Range - $21.57 to $26.96 
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Program
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