Veterinary Technician Instructor - Mesa, United States - Pima Medical Institute

Description

If you enjoy coaching and training new employees or externs, you'll enjoy a teaching position at PMI

Share your knowledge and clinical skills with the next generation of Veterinary Technicians

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• 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 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.

• 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.
• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
• 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.