Departmental Assistant
About The Position
The Departmental Assistant, CVT Lab Instructor is a part-time instructor who supports instructional laboratories in the UMass Amherst Veterinary Technology Program. The CVT Lab Instructor provides hands-on clinical instruction to students practicing essential skills according to best veterinary practices. This position will work alongside veterinary technology program faculty, staff and students providing fear free veterinary care to all patients and showing exemplary clinical skills. This position is capable of performing veterinary nursing skills, providing animal restraint, and teaching veterinary nursing procedures to veterinary technology students with kindness and clinical proficiency. This position is part-time working up to 20 hours per week during the academic year (September-May).
Requirements
- A.S. or B.S. Veterinary Technology.
- Minimum 2 years clinical veterinary experience with proficiency in all aspects of veterinary nursing.
- CVT with current certification in Massachusetts.
Nice To Haves
- B.S. Veterinary Technology.
- Teaching experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provides clear, effective instruction and guidance to students during laboratory sessions.
- Work alongside faculty veterinarians and veterinary technologists to provide excellent clinical nursing instruction.
- Performs veterinary clinical procedures including, but not limited to, venipuncture, anesthesia induction and monitoring, physical examinations, I.V. catheter placement and management, cystocentesis, and urinary catheterization.
- Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness.
- Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
