Adjunct Small Animal Clinical Vet Tech nstructor, Veterinary Technology (Looking to hire immediately) - Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation : Job Details

Position Title Adjunct Small Animal Clinical Vet Tech nstructor, Veterinary Technology (Looking to hire immediately) Employment Category Adjunct Contract Length N/A Expected Work Schedule Variable Anticipated Days Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays Anticipated Hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Anticipated Hours per Week 15-20 Job Description Summary

|An instructor in this position will conduct college courses for undergraduate students in the Veterinary Medical Technology Program. This individual must possess the knowledge and skills to teach and supervise students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings. They must also exhibit a positive attitude toward students and the teaching process and be positive role models. Teaching within the program is often collaborative, and teamwork is a must.

Vet techs will provide exceptional patient care and will need to be current in the standard of care for veterinary medicine. Providing medical care to Buncombe County Animal Shelter patients as a learning experience for the students is essential.

Duties

| 1. Perform anesthesia and be proficient in in-patient care for routine veterinary surgical procedures. Lead and organize outpatient appointments. Strong skillset in blood draws, interpreting lab samples, and diagnostic testing. Confidence in leading labs with advanced skill techniques and enjoy multitasking. Our program utilizes cadavers regularly for instruction to ensure the patients in our care have students who are proficient in hands-on skills prior to working with live animals. Instructors should also feel comfortable working with new technologies and computer systems.

2. Instruct, supervise, and assist students in classroom, lab, and clinical environments, incorporating knowledge, expertise, and flexibility to ensure safety and student learning. Work directly with the Buncombe County Animal Shelter to provide clinical experience to the students.

3. Actively participate in developing teaching materials, activities, and handouts for the course assigned.

4. Instruct and assist in lab or clinic by teaching or facilitation of skills or grading of skill competencies. Also acting as a veterinary technician for our clinical site.

5. Collaborate with departmental personnel and Buncombe County Animal Shelter in curriculum revisions/updates that reflect changing trends, information, and technologies and ensure compliance with the American Veterinary Association, Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities approved standards for the curriculum and the Criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

6. Abide by policies, standards, goals and objectives of the College and Department.

7. Participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation activities to improve the instructional quality of the program.

8. Practice, teach and supervise students to facilitate compliance with OSHA standards related to veterinary medicine.

9. Maintain professional certification (RVT license in the state of NC) and seek opportunities for professional development through study, seminars, and/or on-the-job practice.

10. Serve as resource to veterinary community and community at large.

11. Other duties as assigned. The above duties are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of the job position. They are not intended as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. 12. special interest in alternative imaging such as radiology, ultrasound, CT, and MRI

Minimum Requirements

1. Associate degree in veterinary medical technology (RVT)

2. Minimum five years of work experience in veterinary medicine;

3. Unrestricted license with the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board.

Preferred Qualifications

1.Teaching experience at the college level;

2.Teaching experience with veterinary technology students.

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. A-B Tech is looking for someone to fill this position immediately.

2. Upon submitting your on-line application, unofficial transcript must be uploaded to your application for the related degree(s) listed in the Minimum Requirements and/or Preferred Qualifications section of the job posting. The unofficial transcript must list the individual courses taken. Diplomas will not be considered in lieu of an unofficial transcript.

3. If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 01/02/2024 Start Date Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary Range $33.15 per contact hour