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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Graduation from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
- Must graduate with a degree certifying Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Licensed Veterinarian in the state in which the campus is located.
- Three (3) years of experience as a DVM in a clinic, hospital, or shelter environment.
- Must hold a current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the field.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills with experience in basic word processing and spreadsheet documents.
- Experience with visual computer presentation preferred.
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