Veterinary Assistant Instructor (RVT) | Full-Time Job Listing at Pima Medical Institute in Aurora, CO (Job ID 87E7AB32-E58F-4D40-9A04-DD4A3D2D8422)

Description

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

If you thrive in an environment where you train and coach new employees or students - this is a great opportunity!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects, using various teaching techniques that appeal to different learning styles.
• Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established program curriculum.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, placement, and activities.
• Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
• Discuss academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert the Veterinary Technician Program Director, Assistant Dean of Faculty, and Student Services Coordinator.
• Maintain regularly scheduled face-to-face office hours to advise and assist students.
• Supervise students' externships.
• Regularly review and suggest changes through the established process course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Participate in faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, in-service opportunities, graduations, workshops, and other campus and professional development opportunities.
• Complete required documentation for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, early alerts, and other necessary records.
• Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices.
• May participate in the supervision of students' externship experience.
• Enforce safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter
• Planning and execution of appropriate learning experiences
• Assess knowledge of students and plan remediation
• Role model professionalism and a commitment to the profession
• Create and foster an engaging learning environment
• Administer effective assessments
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer skills

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of teaching experience in the subject field.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
• If applicable, additional current licenses, certifications, or other designations as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the veterinary field.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $26.45 - $34.40
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Health & Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement