Veterinary Assistant Instructor

  • Arnold/Main Campus, Maryland, United States
  • Hourly and Temporary
  • Hourly and Temporary

Position Summary:

  • The Veterinary Assistant instructor will teach the skills needed to become a veterinary assistant.
  • Classes consist of both lecture and in-person labs including supervising and assisting students in the act of Vet Assisting.
  • Ability to provide instruction to students by developing, selecting, evaluating, and modifying instructional plans and materials and presenting them using instructional techniques that meet the needs of all students.
  • Ability to supervise classroom and lab. Evaluate student performance in the classroom and lab. Experience teaching in online and face-to-face formats

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences, including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time.  Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Duties:

  • Explain the role and responsibilities of the veterinary assistant in the hierarchy of a veterinary clinic, hospital or shelter;
  • Recognize various career pathways in veterinary medicine, write a cover letter and resume, implement job search strategies and use appropriate interviewing techniques;
  • Explain the proper use of a microscope and identify different types of parasites as well as explain different function tests used in the animal hospital laboratory; Identify the parts of a cell and the organ functions of the canine, feline, and other small animals;
  • Demonstrate proper small animal restraint methods, appropriate setup and cleaning of the exam room, the maintenance and classification of drugs, and radiograph processing techniques.
  • Identify equipment used in IV catheterization, catheter placement sites, and surgical trays;
  • Demonstrate the ability to properly dispense and administer oral medications and nutritional foods;
  • Perform appropriate techniques involved with bathing, dipping, and grooming, fecal and heartworm exams, collecting urine samples, dental care, sanitizing exam and operating rooms, cages, and kennels;
  • Perform correct procedures for labeling drugs and radiographs, filling radiographs, setting radiograph machines, and positioning animals for X-rays;
  • Explain and perform correct procedures for setting up the appropriate medical equipment, drugs, nd supplies associated with an emergency crash cart.
  • Clinical coordination of internship sites.

Qualifications:

  • Associates Degree Required
  • Vet Tech with a minimum of 5 years' experience
  • This position requires a Vet Tech certification

 

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