Veterinary Assistant Instructor| Full-Time Job Listing at Pima Medical Institute in Tucson, AZ (Job ID F204FE67-33F6-4D46-9D6B-A65F24572536)

Description

Instruct and implement the Veterinary Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of modules.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based upon student need and established curriculum.
• Monitor the attendance of students in the program and coordinate with Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row.
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with established policies.  Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department.
• 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 module to update student records and transcripts.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
• Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
• Assist and advise student with Veterinary Assistant program curriculum.
• May assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• May assist and coordinate externships for Veterinary Assistant students.
• Monitor students in the classroom.  Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
• May participate in community service projects.

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

• Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• 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 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, Power Point and other computer skills.