Company: Pima Medical Institute
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education
Description
Instruct and implement the Veterinary Nursing Programs to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives.
If you enjoy coaching and training new employees, you'll love sharing your knowledge and expertise with our Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician Students!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
- Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
- Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists.
- Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Program Director and Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two days in a row or exceed four days in one sequence.
- 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.
- May assist in externship visitation and performance observation for Veterinary Nursing students.
- Monitor students in the classroom and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
- The list of essential functions is incomplete 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.
- Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
- 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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- $26.45 to $34.40 hourly
- Colorado Paid Sick/Leave and Public Health Emergency
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