Veterinary Technician Substitute Instructor

Veterinary Technician Substitute Instructor

Location: Seattle Campus | 100% On-Site

Type: Substitute / PRN (As-Needed) | Non-Exempt

Schedule: Variable Morning and/or Evening Shift Availability (Coverage as needed)

Compensation: $32.41 – $40.51 per hour

Position Summary

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who enjoys training and mentoring others? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a flexible, knowledgeable Substitute Veterinary Technician Instructor to join our Seattle campus faculty team on an as-needed (PRN) basis .

In this key substitute role, you will step in to deliver morning or evening lectures, lead practical laboratory demonstrations, and evaluate clinical skills when regular faculty members are away . This position offers an ideal opportunity to share your expertise, mentor future veterinary professionals, and maintain flexible teaching hours without full-time scheduling commitments .

Key Responsibilities

Substitute Instruction & Lab Coverage:

• Lesson & Lab Execution: Step in as needed to implement established daily lesson plans, deliver lectures, and lead practical lab demonstrations following the AVMA CVTEA-accredited curriculum .
• Skill Competency Verification: Monitor laboratory practicals and evaluate student skill levels against official competency checklists .
• Equipment & Lab Operations: Demonstrate and utilize standard veterinary equipment including anesthesia machines, electronic monitors, and surgical tools .
• Safety Enforcement: Supervise students in classroom and laboratory settings, ensuring strict adherence to animal handling, lifting, restraint, and lab safety protocols .

Academic Support & Administration:

• Attendance & Progress Tracking: Record daily student attendance and coordinate with the Program Director and Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two consecutive days or exceed four days in a sequence .
• Grading & Recordkeeping: Evaluate student performance, record grades, and update course records/transcripts according to institutional policies .
• Student Engagement: Maintain high instructional standards to help sustain an 80%+ student success rate across covered course modules .

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited Veterinary Technology program (or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution) .
• Credentials & Licensure: Active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential or Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in the State of Washington .
• Occupational Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical, hands-on clinical experience within the veterinary field .
• Technical & Physical Competency: Effective verbal/written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); physical ability to demonstrate veterinary nursing procedures including animal lifting and restraint .

Compensation & PRN Benefits

• Hiring Range: $32.41 to $40.51 per hour.
• Schedule: As-Needed / Substitute (Morning and/or Evening shift availability).
• Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.
• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
• Benefits: Washington Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.

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