Veterinary Technician Instructor (DVM) - Full-time
About The Position
Pima Medical Institute is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technology Instructor and Attending Veterinarian at its San Marcos campus. The role combines classroom teaching with hands-on surgical instruction for veterinary technology students, including demonstrations of spay, neuter, dental, and soft-tissue procedures. The instructor supervises students in surgical laboratories and teaches proper anesthesia, sterile technique, patient recovery, and safety protocols. The position follows a predictable Monday-through-Friday day schedule, with no evenings, weekends, or emergency on-call shifts. No prior teaching experience is required; training is provided through the PMI Methods Program.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.
- Active, unencumbered license to practice veterinary medicine in California.
- At least three years of practical occupational experience as a DVM, including hands-on surgical experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer applications.
Responsibilities
- Perform live spay, neuter, dental, and soft-tissue surgeries as teaching demonstrations.
- Supervise and coach students during surgical laboratories, including monitoring anesthesia, sterile technique, patient recovery, and safety protocols.
- Maintain surgical logs, medical records, and teaching documentation in accordance with California veterinary state board standards and AVMA CVTEA requirements.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver classroom lectures and practical demonstrations using an established curriculum.
- Evaluate student competencies, grade assignments promptly, and maintain accurate course records in CampusNexus.
- Monitor student attendance and academic performance, implement retention strategies, and mentor students.
- Maintain daily attendance records and required student-file documentation.
- Coordinate guest speakers, community service outings, and visits to regional veterinary hospitals.
- Assist with supply and equipment inventory as needed.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) plan with up to a 10% employer match
- Medical coverage, including PPO and two HDHP options with HSA
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- HSA and FSA options
- California Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Program rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
