Veterinary Technician Instructor | Large Animal and Equine

Veterinary Technician Instructor Location: Colorado Springs Campus

Schedule: 30 hours per week

Compensation: $45.39–$56.74/hour

Benefits: Flexible schedule, Colorado paid sick leave, employee discount program

Summary Instruct and implement the Veterinary Nursing Programs to educate students in accordance with curriculum standards and objectives. This position requires demonstrated large animal and equine experience.

Essential Functions

• Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans, including scheduled activities and course materials
• Plan instruction to meet specific learning objectives based on student needs and curriculum
• Deliver lectures and practical demonstrations in group and individual settings
• Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels using checklists
• Track student attendance and coordinate with Program Director and Associate Director of Student Services when absences exceed thresholds
• Meet with students to encourage retention and program completion
• Maintain an 80% student success rate across all classes taught
• Evaluate student performance and provide support to meet learning goals
• Maintain accurate student grades and prepare final grades for transcripts
• Arrange guest speakers, field trips, and visits to clinics and hospitals
• May assist with externship visits and performance evaluations
• Monitor classroom safety and ensure adherence to precautions
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Participate in supplemental activities as needed
  
  

Mental Tasks

• Read and comprehend educational and professional materials
• Perform tasks from written, oral, and observational instruction
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
  
  

Physical Tasks

• Sort and file documents and forms
• Demonstrate lifting and animal restraint techniques required of veterinary nurses
• Perform procedures as outlined in the curriculum
  
  

Methods, Equipment, and Tools

• Review and utilize relevant documents, forms, and reports
• Operate standard veterinary equipment (e.g., anesthesia machines, monitors, surgical tools)
• Use office equipment such as computers, printers, and copiers
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work in classroom, lab, and office environments
• Exposure to biohazardous materials (blood, feces, saliva, urine)
• May require outdoor work in large animal enclosures
• May involve use of radiography equipment
  
  

Control and Supervision

• None
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA
• Three (3) years of practical experience in the veterinary field
• Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• Current license, certification, or designation as required by local, state, or federal law
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer applications
• Large animal and equine experience is required