Veterinary Technician Instructor - DVM | Part-Time | Days

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, to include 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 upon student need and established curriculum. 
• Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists
• Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with the Associate Director Student Services when absences occur two days in a row or exceed four days in one sequence.
• Review student success rates and implement 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 the performance of students regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with 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 requisition of pharmaceuticals necessary for program.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
•  Must graduate with a degree certifying Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.  
• Licensed Veterinarian in the state in which the campus is located. 
• Three (3) years of experience as a DVM in a clinic, hospital or shelter environment.  
• Must hold current license, certification or other designation as required by local, state or federal laws to work in the field. 
• Verbal and written communication skills. 
• Computer skills with experience in basic word processing and spreadsheet documents.  
• Experience with visual computer presentation preferred.