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SalaryEducation and Training at PMI is a meaningful career!
As a Veterinary Technician Instructor at Pima Medical Institute, you will be involved in both the growth and development of our students- YOUR students, and the quality of our Veterinary Technician Program! The program has grown year over year, and you will have the opportunity to work with dedicated VT and DVM professionals in a supportive environment.
Your experience and expertise are vital in training future Veterinary Technicians to be their best in a veterinary care setting.
Mon - Fri | 8 am to Noon
Are you ready to perform fewer surgeries and embrace a work-life balance?
- No overnights/ No weekend
- Opportunity to perform basic surgeries
- Stable career and compensation
- Excellent educational and clinical setting
- Excellent medical benefits, 401K with 10% match
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain DEA license and controlled substances logs, including amount/supply and expiration.
- Provide medical decisions for the patients in the program.
- Examine patients for medical necessities, review any diagnostic testing performed, and record all findings.
- Communicate with the rescues on abnormalities.
- Ensure completeness of medical records in compliance with AVMA and USDA.
- Perform medical procedures.
- Attend IACUC meetings and listed as “Attending Veterinarian.”
- Attend Advisory Board meetings.
- Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of sequences and courses.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
- Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists
- Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two days in a row or exceed four days in one sequence.
- Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. 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 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.
- Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
- May assist and coordinate externships for Veterinary Technician students.
- Monitor students in the classroom and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
- May be involved in the requisition of pharmaceuticals necessary for the program.
- The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
- Must graduate with a degree certifying Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Licensed Veterinarian in the state in which the campus is located.
- Three (3) years of experience as a DVM in a clinic, hospital, or shelter environment.
- Must hold a current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the field.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer skills with experience in basic word processing and spreadsheet documents.
- Experience with visual computer presentation preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- $38.50 - $53.90 per hour
- 401(k) Plan - 10% match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Program
