Description
Summary Responsible for instructing and implementing the Veterinary Technician program, ensuring student education aligns with curriculum standards and objectives.
Veterinary Technician Instructor – DVM
Summary Responsible for instructing and implementing the Veterinary Technician program, ensuring student education aligns with curriculum standards and objectives.
Essential Functions
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Maintain DEA license and controlled substance logs, including inventory and expiration tracking.
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Make medical decisions for program patients and review diagnostic tests, documenting findings.
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Communicate abnormalities to rescue organizations and ensure medical record compliance with AVMA and USDA standards.
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Perform medical procedures and serve as the "Attending Veterinarian" for IACUC meetings.
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Participate in Advisory Board meetings and oversee program lesson planning, ensuring alignment with established curriculum.
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Monitor student progress, including lab competencies, attendance, and skill-level checklists.
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Collaborate with Associate Director of Student Services to address attendance concerns and reduce student withdrawals.
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Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught.
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Assess student performance and provide additional support as needed to meet learning objectives.
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Maintain accurate and timely student records, including grades and transcripts.
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Arrange guest speakers, field trips, and visits to veterinary clinics and hospitals.
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Deliver lectures and practical demonstrations, mentoring students individually as needed.
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May assist in coordinating externships and requisitioning program pharmaceuticals.
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Ensure adherence to safety precautions in the classroom and lab environments.
Marginal Functions
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Participate in activities beyond core responsibilities, as needed.
Mental Tasks
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Read, analyze, and comprehend professional materials.
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Perform tasks based on written and oral instructions or observational learning.
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Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Tasks
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Organize and file documents.
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Demonstrate physical lifting and animal restraint techniques.
Methods, Techniques, and Procedures
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Review and utilize relevant documents, forms, and reports.
Equipment, Aids, Tools, and Materials
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Operate and demonstrate standard veterinary equipment, including anesthesia machines, monitors, and surgical tools.
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Use office equipment such as computers, printers, and copiers.
Working Conditions
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Work in classrooms, labs, and office environments with exposure to biohazardous materials (e.g., blood, feces, urine).
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May require outdoor exposure to large animal enclosures.
Control and Supervision
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None.
Minimum Qualifications
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Graduation from a USDE-accredited institution with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
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State licensure as a veterinarian.
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Three years of experience as a DVM in a clinic, hospital, or shelter.
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Proficient in verbal and written communication, computer applications, and visual presentation tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hiring range $45.39-$56.74
- Flexible schedule
- Colorado paid sick leave
- Employee discount program
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