Veterinary Technician Program Director

Carrington College; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Ontario is seeking a Veterinary Technician Program Director to oversee academic programs and ensure student success. The role involves faculty management, curriculum development, and maintaining accreditation standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in veterinary education and administration.

Qualifications

• 3 years of field experience required.
• 1 year of teaching, administration, or clinical supervision within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic program activities related to student success.
• Manage and support faculty and externship quality.
• Conduct program-specific training and classroom teaching.

Skills

Integrity and Ethics

Professionalism

Adaptability

Communication

Leadership

Education

Associate degree as a Veterinary Technician

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

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Summary

The position is responsible for oversight of their academic program(s), including activities related to the student experience and student success such as developing and implementing retention strategies, managing active students, students on leave of absences, NS / TO, and students on externship. The role involves managing and supporting faculty, externship quality, and clinical site quality and volume. Academic quality responsibilities include classroom observations, faculty feedback, program review participation, student learning outcome assessment, reporting, data analysis, and developing improvement plans. The position also involves communicating relevant information to faculty, conducting program-specific training, and possibly classroom teaching, with the majority of time dedicated to administrative oversight.

Responsibilities include:

1. Teaching courses in a term or multiple terms
2. Developing and conducting assessments on student learning outcomes
3. Coordinating faculty activities, training, and scheduling
4. Assisting with faculty selection and interviews
5. Developing and evaluating clinical education sites, externship, and preceptor programs
6. Maintaining faculty contact information and substitute listings
7. Coordinating new faculty and student orientations
8. Assessing class sessions as per policy
9. Managing inventory of equipment and supplies
10. Preparing equipment and supply requests
11. Coordinating textbook orders
12. Facilitating faculty meetings, advisory meetings, curriculum reviews (with agendas and minutes)
13. Maintaining current curriculum documentation
14. Ensuring licensure and certification renewals
15. Meeting accreditation standards and submitting documentation
16. Preparing accreditation reports and maintaining records
17. Participating in admissions and employment activities
18. Monitoring compliance with standards
19. Performing other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies include:

• Integrity and Ethics
• Professionalism
• Adaptability
• Organization Support
• Communication
• Deliver Results
• Management Excellence
• Leadership
• Training and Development

Qualifications

Required:

• Associate degree as a Veterinary Technician from an AVMA or CVMA-accredited program, OR Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA or CVMA-accredited program
• 3 years of field experience
• 1 year of teaching, administration, or clinical supervision within the last 5 years

Additional requirements include necessary certificates, licenses, and registrations for teaching.

Location: On campus

Physical Demands and Work Environment details are included, emphasizing the need for physical capability and awareness of environmental conditions.