Veterinarian (DVM) Substitute Instructor

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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

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