Veterinary Technician Clinical Director (CVT) or (DVM)

The Veterinary Technician Clinical Director coordinates the clinical education and instruction of students in the Veterinary Nursing Programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Secure new clinical sites and contractual agreements.  Coordinate the tracking and verification of all program clinical affiliation contracts.  Ensure contracts with clinical sites are current, accurate, viable, and adequate in meeting program needs.

• Conduct orientation for students at each clinical education site.

• Review student success rates by class 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.

• Monitor competency evaluations and clinical records with students.

• Maintain student grades by established policies.  Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.

• Evaluate students' performance regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.

• Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress.  Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical education is effective.

• Coordinate the clinical and didactic education for the Veterinary Nursing Programs program.  Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.  Recommend changes to the Program Director.

• Coordinate with clinical staff to establish a regular site for students. Coordinate the scheduling of students within the department.  Develop clinical objectives and evaluations.

• May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program.

• Perform the duties of a Veterinary Nursing instructor as required.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  A baccalaureate degree is preferred.
• 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. 
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred. 
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.