Veterinary Technician - Raymond, United States - Hinds Community College

Description

Description

JOB TITLE: Veterinary Technician

REPORTS TO: Agriculture Cluster Coordinator/Wayne Boshart

DEPARTMENT: Agriculture

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: Jonathan Townes

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Associates and/or Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology

Certified Veterinary Technician

Preferably 5 years of clinical experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Teach assigned classes according to Board policies.

Instruct, evaluate, and assist students on technical health care procedures.

Schedule diagnostic procedures and use of diagnostic equipment.

Setup, clean, and maintain specialized diagnostic equipment.

Perform and supervise routine laboratory procedures.

Restrain, move, and handle animals.

Instruct others on proper animal handling techniques, vaccination protocols, and treatment schedules.

Interact with the college's stakeholders including the general public, co-workers, students, and faculty demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills in a professional manner.

Maintain all medical recordkeeping in accordance with college policy and veterinary medical accreditation standards.

Issue to students a course syllabus at the beginning of the semester and objective sheets for each unit of the course during the semester.

Keep classes in session for the full scheduled time. (Classes identified in the schedule as independent study classes will meet according to requirements of the instructor.)

Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance.

Keep prompt, up-to-date, accurate records of attendance, grades, and other reports.

Work a minimum of 35 hours each week on campus.

Follow the required institutional process for recording student attendance and identifying "no-shows" in a timely manner.

Participate in the establishment, assessment, and review of Student Learning Outcomes.

Attend general faculty, division, and departmental meetings.

Participate in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.

Meet reporting requirements of the Workforce, Career and Technical Education division of the Mississippi Community College Board.

Develop a personal and professional improvement plan in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations.

Serve on committees as appointed.

Participate in departmental meetings, formulation, execution, and evaluations of departmental goals and objectives.

Cooperate in the execution of the college, division, and department policies.

Recommend budgetary items and submit appropriate documentation for ordering items to the Dean's or Director's office.

Participate in the selection of textbook and library materials.

Participate in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the education profession.

Use teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential.

Assume responsibility for inventory, care, and maintenance of instructional equipment and supplies.

Present a personal appearance in keeping with contemporary community standards for a professional person.

Maintain current credentials and certifications as required in respective field.

Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results .

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: