Veterinary Assistant Instructor| Part-Time | Evening Classes

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•San Marcos, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Guide aspiring animal lovers and discover a career as rewarding as the one you have now. Teach and train the next generation of Veterinary Assistants! This is a part-time position with evening classes.

Requirements

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.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
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.

Responsibilities

Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials for sequences and courses.
Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and the established curriculum.
Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists.
Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Program Director and Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two days in a row or exceed four days in one sequence.
Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in the curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
Maintain student grades by established policies.
Prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.
Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and hospitals.
May assist in externship visitation and performance observation for Veterinary Nursing students.
Monitor students in the classroom and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.