Coordinator of Small Animal Care

Lincoln Memorial University; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Memorial University seeks a Coordinator of Small Animal Care to support veterinary technology education. You will work with students and faculty to oversee shelter animal care, health concerns, kennel management, and lab experiences under a licensed veterinarian.

The role requires teaching in labs, ensuring OSHA and USDA compliance, maintaining records, coordinating with shelters, and assisting with health, invoicing, and supply requests to support the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level equivalent AS/AS.S. or AA.S. in Veterinary Medical Technology.
• Current or eligible veterinary technician license in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to faculty, staff, students and the community.
• Collaborate with peers and external partners to attain university goals.
• Assist designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students under supervision.
• Oversee shelter animal care, kennel management, and animal health concerns.
• Ensure OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student activities.
• Maintain records and evaluations of students during clinical experiences.
• Organize acquisition and discharge of shelter animals for teaching purposes.
• Supervise kennel staff and management of kennel activities.

Skills

Clinical experience

Instructor experience

Education

AS/AA.S. in Veterinary Medical Technology

Job description

The Coordinator of Small Animal Care will work within the scope of practice for the Veterinary Technician as described by the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as the guidelines of OSHA and USDA . The Coordinator will work closely with students and designated faculty to assist in the management of the shelter program via communication and invoicing, employee oversight, and oversight of the care of the shelter animals while in care of LMU . This person will be required to assist with health concerns of both canine and feline patients, oversee kennel management duties, assist in both Surgical Skills and Clinical Skills Labs, and teach in labs where appropriate under the supervision of a veterinarian. This person will be the point of contact for shelters and students while ensuring OSHA and USDA compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of: A.S. or A.A.S. in Veterinary Medical Technology;.
• currently holds, or eligible to hold a valid veterinary technician license in the Commonwealth of Virginia state

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical experience in various settings;
• minimum of one year being an instructor in an associate degree level veterinary technology program or veterinary medical college

Physical Demands

Campus

Job Duty

• Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;
• contribute to the overall success of the academic team and the university of the whole;
• collaborate and foster working relationships with peers, other colleges on campus, and external partners and stakeholders to attain the college s and university s goals and objectives;
• participate on university committees;
• assist the designated faculty to provide clinical and lab experiences for students in an efficient, professional, and authoritative manner;
• initiate supply requests
• liaise with site coordinator for facility request as directed
• assist in the education of the student under the direction of designated faculty while the student learns the veterinary medical clinical skills process as he/she acquires knowledge, understanding, and the entry‑level skills required of veterinarians;
• maintain records and evaluations of the students for the activities during the clinical experiences;
• ensure that all OSHA and USDA guidelines are implemented in student clinical student activities,
• oversee medical records of animals that are used in teaching;
• comply with all IACUC guidelines;
• work within the scope and guidelines of SACS and AVMA accrediting bodies;
• assist in the supervision of lab and clinical activities for assigned courses and educational activities;
• organize the acquisition and discharge of shelter animals for teaching purposes;
• supervise kennel staff and management of kennel activities;
• demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in supporting and promoting success in the CVM ; and
• other duties as assigned

Posting Number

Posting Number S05434P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/10/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/16/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values‑based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or [e-mail] .

AA/EEO Statement

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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