Ambulatory Large Animal Education Specialist

The University of Arizona; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Instructional Specialist to support large animal ambulatory rotations, clinical skills labs, and field-based veterinary training. You will provide hands-on care, technical support, data entry, and mentorship for veterinary students while maintaining safety and educational standards.

The role requires strong large animal handling skills, outdoor/ambulatory experience, and attention to documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including 1 year large animal handling experience (equine, bovine and/or small ruminants) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with delivery of Large Animal Ambulatory Rotations, Clinical Skills Laboratories, and other educational programs.
• Provide hands‑on support to faculty and students in animal handling and restraint, physical examinations, sample collection, catheter placement, medication administration, and veterinary nursing procedures.
• Mentor veterinary students in safe and effective large animal handling techniques and clinical procedures.
• Demonstrate best practices in biosecurity, animal welfare, patient safety, and professional conduct.
• Provide teaching support in classroom, laboratory, simulation, and field‑based learning environments.
• Assist with development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational activities, training exercises, and instructional resources.
• Support faculty in preparation and delivery of curriculum‑based learning experiences.

Skills

Large animal handling

Teaching

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine seeks an Instructional Specialist to support large animal ambulatory rotations, clinical skills labs, and field-based veterinary training. You will provide hands-on care, technical support, data entry, and mentorship for veterinary students while maintaining safety and educational standards.

The role requires strong large animal handling skills, outdoor/ambulatory experience, and attention to documentation.