Veterinary Technician Clinical Director
Veterinary Technician Clinical Director
Location: Aurora, CO (Aurora Campus) | 100% On-Site
Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt
Department: Veterinary Nursing Program
Reports To: Program Director
Compensation: $78,030 – $97,535 per year
Position Summary
Play a key role in shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals! Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Clinical Director to lead the clinical education component of our AVMA-accredited Veterinary Nursing Program at the Aurora campus.
Working in close collaboration with the Program Director, you will secure and evaluate clinical externship partnerships, schedule clinical rotations, monitor student progress, and ensure full compliance with AVMA accreditation standards. In addition to clinical coordination, you will occasionally serve as an instructor in classroom and lab settings. If you are a Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician looking to combine your clinical mastery with academic leadership, this opportunity offers a collaborative environment and a true stake in student success.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Partnerships & Site Management:
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Affiliation Contracts: Secure and maintain clinical affiliation agreements, ensuring all externship sites meet institutional and AVMA program standards.
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Site Inspections & Evaluations: Visit clinical sites to evaluate facility quality, assess student progress, and partner with site preceptors and instructors.
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Clinical Planning & Scheduling: Schedule student rotations, develop clinical learning objectives, and refine the overall clinical education plan alongside the Program Director.
Student Mentorship, Assessment & Instruction:
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Orientations & Competency Tracking: Conduct student clinical orientations, monitor hands-on skill competencies in field settings, and adjust instruction as needed to support diverse learning styles.
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Retention & Recordkeeping: Track student success metrics, implement proactive retention strategies to maintain an 80%+ student success rate, and maintain precise student academic records in compliance with institutional policies.
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Instruction & Admissions: Serve as a Veterinary Nursing instructor in classroom/lab settings when required, and support program admissions processes as needed.
Minimum Requirements
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Education: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
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Credentials & Licensure: Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential in Colorado (or equivalent state-required license).
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Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical veterinary field experience.
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Technical & Physical Competency: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); physical ability to demonstrate veterinary nursing techniques (including animal restraint and lifting).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Leadership, supervisory, or clinical management experience in a veterinary practice or academic setting.
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Prior teaching or clinical instruction experience in an AVMA-accredited program.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
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Hiring Range: $78,030 to $97,535 per year (Salaried Exempt).
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Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.
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Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
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Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
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Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.
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Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Professional Development opportunities.