Veterinary Assistant Instructor (CVT) | Part-Time
Pima Medical Institute
Location
Mesa, Arizona
Salary
$22 - $27 / HOUR
Quick overview
The instructor will be responsible for designing and delivering individual lesson plans across various subjects, tailoring instruction to meet student needs and established curriculum objectives. This role also involves evaluating student work, providing timely feedback and grades, and addressing academic or behavioral issues as they arise.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technician program or possess a minimum of four years of relevant training and experience, coupled with at least three years of practical experience as a veterinary assistant or technician. A current license as a DVM, CVT, or RVT is required for this position.
Job description
Guide. Train. Inspire.
This role is ideal for a Certified Veterinary Technician who finds joy in mentoring and training students, helping them build the practical skills for a successful career. This is a perfect opportunity to develop your own teaching abilities and take your professional journey to the next level.
Essential functions
- Design and deliver individual lesson plans in one or more subjects, using teaching techniques that appeal to different learning styles.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
- Partner with admissions and career services in on-site and off-site activities, and externship placement activities
- Evaluate, provide feedback, and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers within 72 hours.
- Discuss and document academic or behavioral issues with students as they arise and alert the JO
- Demonstrates an understanding of critical numbers and works towards achieving the mission award for the program.
- Perform 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
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a Veterinary Assistant program or a graduate of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a graduate of an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in Veterinary Technician - or training from an institution located outside of the United States and its territories in Veterinary Technician or a minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited Veterinary Technician
- A minimum of three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience as a veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, or veterinarian.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in the subject field.
Required licenses, certifications, or registrations
- Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), or 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 & benefits
- Hiring Range - $21.57 to $26.96
- 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