Veterinary Assistant (LVT) - Lab Assistant | Part-Time
Pima Medical Institute
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Salary
$21 - $25 / HOUR
Quick overview
This role involves coordinating with faculty to develop and implement laboratory scenarios for Veterinary Assistant students, while also meeting with students and instructors to provide feedback and guidance. Responsibilities include maintaining confidential student performance records, assisting with grading, and ensuring all necessary course materials and supplies are managed.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA accredited program and have three years of practical experience in the veterinary field. A minimum requirement is holding a current credential such as a Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT), along with proficiency in standard computer software.
Job description
Share your skills and expertise to teach Veterinary Assistant students in a lab setting!
- Essential functions
- Coordinate with program faculty to develop and implement Lab scenarios.
- Schedule and meet regularly with students.
- Schedule and meet regularly with the Didactic Instructor of the specialty area.
- Implement and communicate feedback to Didactic Instructor, Clinical Director, and Program Director regarding individual student learning and needs.
- Maintain all records on student performance, testing, progression, and written assignments in conjunction with the course instructor and keep files confidential.
- Demonstrate and maintain familiarity with program and course objectives.
- Maintain familiarity with all clinical skills, equipment, and operation.
- Participate in faculty in services and professional organizations.
- Advise students regarding academic performance.
- Assist in grading student homework and quizzes based on instructor keys.
- Assist the instructor at the end of each module and ensure all check-off sheets are complete, signed, and turned into Administration on time.
- Check supplies and prepare requests for the Faculty Coordinator or Office Assistant.
- May assist with preparing and copying materials for class.
- The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
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.
- Licensed doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT).
- 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 & benefits
- Hiring Range- $20.80 to $24.96
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Program
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health & Wellness Program