Veterinary Technician Instructor (Part-Time)
Veterinary Technician Instructor (Part-Time)
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Phoenix Campus) | 100% On-Site
Type: Part-Time (20 Hours per Week) | Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Evening Shift – 20 Hours per Week)
Compensation: $28.19 – $35.23 per hour
Position Summary
Are you a Certified Veterinary Technician looking to share your passion for animal care and give back to the profession? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician Instructor to join our Phoenix campus faculty team in a convenient part-time evening role.
In this rewarding academic role, you will lead hands-on lab demonstrations, deliver engaging lectures, and mentor adult learners mastering critical clinical skills during evening classes. Enjoy a consistent 20-hour evening schedule with no weekends, emergency calls, or late-night clinic shifts, all while helping shape the next generation of veterinary professionals and building equity in your future through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Delivery & Clinical Labs:
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Lecture & Lab Leadership: Prepare and deliver engaging lectures and lead practical, hands-on demonstrations in laboratory settings following established AVMA CVTEA-accredited curriculum.
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Skill Verification: Monitor laboratory competencies, utilizing practical skill checklists to ensure student mastery and readiness for clinical practice.
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Safety & Environment: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant classroom and laboratory environment meeting institutional and regulatory standards.
Student Mentorship & Academic Administration:
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Retention Coaching: Track student progress and daily attendance, conducting regular check-ins to support student retention and academic success.
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Academic Recordkeeping: Record grades, evaluate assignments, and document student competency progress promptly and accurately in CampusNexus.
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Professional Growth & Events: Participate in faculty meetings, in-service workshops, advisory board meetings, and campus graduation ceremonies as required.
Minimum Requirements
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Education: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited program recognized by USDE or CHEA.
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Credentials & Licensure: Active Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential or other required state designation in Arizona.
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Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical, hands-on clinical experience in the veterinary field.
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Technical Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer operations.
Compensation & Part-Time Benefits
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Hiring Range: $28.19 to $35.23 per hour.
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Schedule: Part-Time, 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday, Evening Shift).
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Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company as an employee-owner.
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Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
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Work-Life & Perks: Arizona Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Referral Bonus Program, Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.