Instructional Specialist, Anesthesia Focus (Oro Valley, AZ)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reduction for employee and/or家

Retirement plans

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking an Instructional Specialist, Anesthesia Focus to support live animal surgery labs, anesthesia care, and related student instruction. This on-site role emphasizes clinical anesthesia teaching, simulation labs, and collaboration with faculty to enhance veterinary education in Oro Valley area.

Responsibilities include preparing labs, maintaining equipment, and supporting digital simulation tools while ensuring a patient-safe learning environment for veterinary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant teaching or clinical experience.
• CVT certification or equivalent preferred.
• VTS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports live animal surgery course through preparing surgical lab sessions and providing intra/peri-operative anesthesia care.
• Prepares and assembles surgical supplies and maintains equipment at multiple sites.
• Supports Clinical Skills labs with student and faculty instruction.
• Maintains teaching models, learning spaces and equipment.
• Provides direct instruction of veterinary anesthesia and surgery–related skills in simulation scenarios and labs.
• Collaborates with faculty on projects and initiatives.

Skills

Anesthesia knowledge

Teaching experience

Laboratory instruction

Lab preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

5+ years relevant experience

Tools

Surgical equipment handling

Clinical simulation tools

Job description

Instructional Specialist, Anesthesia Focus (Oro Valley, AZ)

Location: Outside of Tucson, AZ, USA | Department: Vet Med Administration | Department Website: https://vetmed.arizona.edu

Position Highlights

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Instructional Specialist to support the instruction and delivery of Clinical Anesthesia, Surgery, and Surgical Simulation laboratories. This position also provides instructional and operational support for Clinical Skills, Selectives, and other courses based on curriculum and course offerings each semester. The successful candidate uses a student-centered approach to teach and assess professional competencies, including safe animal handling and restraint, physical examination, venipuncture, intravenous catheterization, in-house diagnostic testing, and anesthetic planning, induction, maintenance, and recovery. The position also supports surgical patient care, including diagnostics, anesthesia administration and monitoring, surgical assistance, and postoperative care and recovery.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance and disability programs
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
• retirement plans
• access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
• and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports live animal surgery course through preparing surgical lab sessions, providing intra/peri-operative surgical patient care including induction, maintenance and recovery from anesthesia, and supporting veterinary student learning through direct instruction of anesthetic skills and concepts.
• Prepares and assembles surgical supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures at multiple surgical sites. Performs scheduled maintenance of equipment at appropriate intervals.
• Supports Clinical Skills course in preparations/breakdown of labs, providing student and faculty support during lab including direct instruction of students.
• Maintains teaching models, learning spaces and equipment.
• Provides direct instruction of veterinary anesthesia and surgery related skills in simulation scenarios and skills labs.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for simulation labs.
• Constructs, maintains and repairs simulation technology and equipment.
• Provides additional student support through office hours, collaborations and direct instruction.
• Collaborates with faculty on projects and initiatives.
• Assists with other operational logistics within the college including events, tours and daily operations.
• Participates in team meetings, trainings and continuing education events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Veterinary anesthetic knowledge with ability to recognize and respond to abnormal patient physiological parameters under anesthesia.
• Patience with ability to stay calm under pressure and help guide students during high stakes situations.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Team-oriented.
• Attention to fine-detail.
• Veterinary anesthetic knowledge with ability to recognize and respond to abnormal patient physiological parameters under anesthesia.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands

• Ability to lift, move, and transport items as required for laboratory and instructional activities.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform duties in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in extreme heat, including temperatures exceeding 10vet me0F for extended periods.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, such as teaching experience, either at an academic teaching hospital or in clinical practice, overseeing pre-vet shadows, externs, interns, or residents, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification or equivalent.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.
• Fear Free certification.

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$20.33 - $25.41

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

5

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Contact Information for Candidates

Jacquelyn Edie | [e-mail]

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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