Veterinary Assistant Instructor (Substitute)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Substitute Veterinary Assistant Instructor to cover evening classroom lectures and hands-on lab sessions at our Denver campus on an as-needed basis. This role is ideal for veterinary professionals who want to share their clinical expertise, mentor future veterinary assistants, and maintain total flexibility without committing to a fixed, weekly schedule. When called in to substitute, you will step seamlessly into pre-planned evening sessions using our established hybrid curriculum.

Requirements

• Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing in Colorado.
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program or recognized Veterinary Assistant program OR a minimum of four (4) years of verified job-related training and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience in a clinical veterinary setting.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and LMS familiarity).
• Flexible availability to cover evening shifts on-site at the Denver campus as campus coverage needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for primary instructors during planned absences or unexpected leave to deliver scheduled evening lectures, digital course content, and clinical lab activities.
• Lead students through practical, hands-on clinical lab skills in our campus veterinary labs, enforcing all safety and sanitation protocols.
• Assist students with navigating online learning materials and digital coursework during assigned campus shift blocks.
• Answer student questions, provide live feedback during lab procedures, and offer professional mentorship during coverage hours.
• Accurately record evening student attendance and log student clinical performance during substitute coverage shifts.

Benefits

• Colorado Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Programs
• 401(k) Plan eligibility
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation (subject to hours-worked milestones)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree