Flexible Part-Time Veterinary Assistant Instructor

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College’s Community and Continuing Education division seeks a part-time Veterinary Assistant Instructor to teach NAVTA-approved non-credit courses at the Main Campus in Palos Hills, IL.

The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years of veterinary experience, hold an active veterinary license or Vet Tech license, and deliver engaging, hands-on instruction while maintaining safety and professionalism in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Active license required and must remain in good standing.
• 3–5 years professional veterinary experience.
• NAVTA-approved non-credit program instruction experience preferred.
• Ability to develop lesson plans and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging classroom and hands-on instruction for adult learners.
• Demonstrate animal handling, restraint, safety, and basic veterinary procedures.
• Provide instruction on veterinary terminology, anatomy, physiology, patient care, and workplace professionalism.
• Prepare lesson plans, demonstrations, activities, and other instructional materials.
• Monitor student participation and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a safe and professional learning environment.
• Stay current with industry standards and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with Continuing Education staff regarding course needs and progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Animal handling & care

Student engagement & feedback

Communication skills

Safety & sanitation

Education

Active Veterinarian license

Veterinary Technician license

3–5 years veterinary experience

Job description

Moraine Valley Community College’s Community and Continuing Education division seeks a part-time Veterinary Assistant Instructor to teach NAVTA-approved non-credit courses at the Main Campus in Palos Hills, IL.

The successful candidate will bring 3–5 years of veterinary experience, hold an active veterinary license or Vet Tech license, and deliver engaging, hands-on instruction while maintaining safety and professionalism in a supportive learning environment.