Part-Time Faculty - Veterinary Technology (CVT or DVM)

Bucks; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Bucks County Community College is seeking a credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) to join the Veterinary Technology program on a Perkasie campus. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and sharing clinical experience with future veterinary technicians.

The successful candidate will plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, connecting theory with hands-on practice and appropriate safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-CVTEA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Current credential as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT), with eligibility to practice in Pennsylvania.
• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary college.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in accordance with approved course objectives.
• Teach and demonstrate veterinary clinical skills appropriate to the assigned course.
• Supervise students during laboratory and hands-on instructional activities.
• Provide clear instruction regarding safe and appropriate animal handling, equipment use, and clinical procedures.
• Assess student knowledge and clinical competency using appropriate evaluation methods.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Mentor students as they develop knowledge and technical skills for entry-level veterinary technicians.

Skills

Teaching/Mentoring

Communication skills

Clinical veterinary experience

Education

AVMA-CVTEA-accredited veterinary technology program

Current CVT/LVT/RVT credential, PA eligibility

DVM or VMD degree

Tools

Canvas

Job description

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Position: Part - Time Faculty - Vet erinary Tech nology (CVT or DVM)

Location: Perkasie Campus

Reports to: Dean of Health Sciences

Bucks County Community College is seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Credentialed Vet erinary Tech nician (CVT) or Vet erinarian (DVM/VMD) to join the faculty of our growing Vet erinary Tech nology program.

This position is ideal for a vet erinary professional who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and sharing clinical experience with future vet erinary tech nicians. Part - time faculty may teach lecture, laboratory, and/or clinical courses within the Vet erinary Tech nology curriculum, depending on their professional background and areas of expertise.

About the Role

The successful candidate will plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality instruction in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings using the approved course outline and curriculum.

Faculty are expected to create an engaging and supportive learning environment that connects vet erinary theory with practical clinical application. Instruction may include demonstration and supervision of hands‑on vet erinary nursing skills using appropriate equipment, models, specimens, and live animals when applicable to the course.

Courses and teaching assignments may include areas such as:

• Vet erinary nursing and clinical procedures
• Animal restraint and handling
• Anatomy and physiology
• Pharmacology
• Anesthesia and surgical nursing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Dentistry
• Laboratory procedures
• Clinical pathology
• Large animal nursing
• Research and laboratory animal medicine
• Emergency and critical care
• Veterinary medical terminology
• Other vet erinary tech nology coursework based on the candidate's experience and expertise.

Primary Job Duties

• Prepare and deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in accordance with approved course objectives.
• Teach and demonstrate vet erinary clinical skills appropriate to the assigned course.
• Supervise students during laboratory and hands‑on instructional activities.
• Provide clear instruction regarding safe and appropriate animal handling, equipment use, and clinical procedures.
• Assess student knowledge and clinical competency using appropriate evaluation methods.
• Provide time ly and constructive feedback to students.
• Encourage student part icipation, critical thinking, professionalism, and development of clinical judgment.
• Mentor students as they develop the knowledge and tech nical skills required of entry‑level vet erinary tech nicians.
• Maintain appropriate course records, attendance, grades, and student assessments.
• Utilize Canvas and other instructional tech nologies to support student learning.
• Collaborate with Vet erinary Tech nology faculty and the Program Director to maintain consistency across the curriculum.
• Assist with preparation, organization, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instructional supplies as appropriate.
• Follow College, program, laboratory safety, animal welfare, and instructional policies.
• Part icipate in required faculty orientation, training, and program meetings as appropriate for the teaching assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Vet erinary Tech nician applicants:
  • Graduate of an AVMA-CVTEA-accredited Vet erinary Tech nology program.
  • Current credential as a Vet erinary Tech nician (CVT, LVT, or RVT), with eligibility to practice as a credentialed vet erinary tech nician in Pennsylvania.
  • Relevant clinical vet erinary experience.
• Vet erinarian applicants:
  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited vet erinary college.
  • Current or eligible for vet erinary licensure in Pennsylvania.
  • Relevant clinical vet erinary experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, training, precepting, or mentoring experience.
• Experience supervising vet erinary tech nicians, vet erinary assistants, or vet erinary tech nology students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in one or more specialty areas relevant to the Vet erinary Tech nology curriculum.
• Familiarity with contemporary vet erinary clinical standards and evidence‑based practices.
• Comfort teaching and demonstrating hands‑on clinical skills.
• Experience using learning management systems such as Canvas is desirable but not required.

Candidates with strong clinical experience who are new to formal classroom teaching are encouraged to apply.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the College will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College policies.