What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant Instructor| Part-Time | Day and Evening Classes position at Pima Medical Institute?
You became a vet tech to make a difference in the lives of animals. Now, imagine multiplying that impact. Guide aspiring animal lovers and discover a career as rewarding as the one you have now.
Teach and train the next generation of Veterinary Assistants!
Monday - Friday | 8 am to 12 pm
Tues and Thurs | 6 pm to 10 pm
Essential Functions
Teach and train the next generation of Veterinary Assistants!
Monday - Friday | 8 am to 12 pm
Tues and Thurs | 6 pm to 10 pm
Essential Functions
- Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials for sequences and courses.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and the 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 the 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 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.
- 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.
- Hiring Range - $24.81 to $34.00
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Program