Description
Instruct and implement the Veterinary Technician program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.
Pima Medical Institute seeks passionate, dedicated veterinarians to join our team as educators for our Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program. This is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to remain in the veterinary field while exploring a rewarding new career path in education.
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Competitive Compensation: While the base salary may not match what you earn as a practicing veterinarian, our institution offers a highly competitive compensation package for the Veterinary Technician Instructor (DVM) role.
$130,000 - steady income without the productivity pressures | Sign-on Bonus | Relocation | Company Shares | 401k 10% employee match
Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible schedules with no overnight shifts or on-call duties.
Incredible Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package for your health and wellness, and retirement.
Rewarding Career: The fulfillment of providing quality animal care and mentoring future professionals in the field.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Maintain DEA license and controlled substances logs, including 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 on student needs and established curriculum.
- Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists
- Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two days in a row or exceed four days in one sequence.
- Review student success rates 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.
- Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
- Maintain student grades by 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 the requests for pharmaceuticals necessary for the program.
- The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
- 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.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.
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