Veterinarian (DVM) Substitute Instructor

Veterinary Technician Instructor - DVM

Summary Responsible for instructing and implementing the Veterinary Technician program, ensuring student education aligns with curriculum standards and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Maintain DEA license and controlled substance logs, including inventory and expiration tracking.
• Make medical decisions for program patients and review diagnostic tests, documenting findings.
• Communicate abnormalities to rescue organizations and ensure medical record compliance with AVMA and USDA standards.
• Perform medical procedures and serve as the "Attending Veterinarian" for IACUC meetings.
• Participate in Advisory Board meetings and oversee program lesson planning, ensuring alignment with established curriculum.
• Monitor student progress, including lab competencies, attendance, and skill-level checklists.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Student Services to address attendance concerns and reduce student withdrawals.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught.
• Assess student performance and provide additional support as needed to meet learning objectives.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records, including grades and transcripts.
• Arrange guest speakers, field trips, and visits to veterinary clinics and hospitals.
• Deliver lectures and practical demonstrations, mentoring students individually as needed.
• May assist in coordinating externships and requisitioning program pharmaceuticals.
• Ensure adherence to safety precautions in the classroom and lab environments.

Marginal Functions

• Participate in activities beyond core responsibilities, as needed.

Mental Tasks

• Read, analyze, and comprehend professional materials.
• Perform tasks based on written and oral instructions or observational learning.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Tasks

• Organize and file documents.
• Demonstrate physical lifting and animal restraint techniques.

Methods, Techniques, and Procedures

• Review and utilize relevant documents, forms, and reports.

Equipment, Aids, Tools, and Materials

• Operate and demonstrate standard veterinary equipment, including anesthesia machines, monitors, and surgical tools.
• Use office equipment such as computers, printers, and copiers.

Working Conditions

• Work in classrooms, labs, and office environments with exposure to biohazardous materials (e.g., blood, feces, urine).
• May require outdoor exposure to large animal enclosures.

Control and Supervision

• None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a USDE-accredited institution with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
• State licensure as a veterinarian.
• Three years of experience as a DVM in a clinic, hospital, or shelter.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication, computer applications, and visual presentation tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring range $45.39-$56.74
• Flexible schedule
• Colorado paid sick leave
• Employee discount program