Instructor, Veterinary Technology (RVT)

1. Overseeing day to day husbandry of the program animals
2. Receiving daily student communications (including some weekends and holidays) regarding animal wellbeing and responding with appropriate actions
3. Participating in program specific committees and regulatory compliance (Advisory Board, IACUC, USDA, CVTEA, California VMB).
4. Overseeing students' care of animals including routinely dropping in and giving immediate feedback on students' performances (weekly or more frequently), performing unannounced random evaluation of shifts, reviewing peer evaluations, grading students according to direct observation and peer evaluations, and overseeing student scheduling.

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience related to the teaching assignment.
3. Valid California State License as an RVT or valid CVT or LVT license and can obtain CA RVT the license by October 2026.

1. Minimum 6 years of in-clinic experience with some experience within the past two years. [SC1]
2. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
3. Experience mentoring in the field of Veterinary Technology or teaching Veterinary Technology lectures and laboratory classes.
4. Ability to teach and communicate effectively with students.
5. Ability to work closely and cooperatively with faculty and support staff.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals differing in age, gender, ethnicity, educational, and economic background.
7. Ability to encourage students to engage in their own learning and motivate them to develop within the profession.
8. Ability to easily adapt and change teaching delivery methods to accommodate a diverse student population and meet differing student needs.
9. Awareness of how Veterinary Technology might be biased by socio-cultural norms and an ability to facilitate difficult conversations on the topic of cultural considerations in the classroom.

1. Indoor (lab/classroom)
2. Clinical setting
3. Kennel
4. Pasture

1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
6. Reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

1. A District on-line application to be completed at *In the application, you will provide information, which demonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Additionally, you will be asked to explain how your life experiences, studies or work have influenced your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
2. A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
4. Upload a copy of a Valid California State License as an RVT or valid CVT or LVT license.
   
   

Required

Preferred

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