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

BCCC Bucks County Community College; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Bucks County Community College is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member in Veterinary Technology at the Perkasie Campus. The role involves planning, delivering and evaluating classroom, lab, and clinical instruction to develop students’ clinical skills and professional judgment.

Candidates may be CVT/LVT/RVT with AVMA-CVTEA accreditation or a DVM/VMD with PA licensure and relevant clinical experience. Strong communication, mentoring ability, and commitment to student success are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging 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.
• Encourage student participation, critical thinking, professionalism, and development of clinical judgment.
• Mentor students as they develop the knowledge and technical skills required of entry-level veterinary technicians.
• Maintain appropriate course records, attendance, grades, and student assessments.
• Utilize Canvas and other instructional technologies to support student learning.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Technology 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.
• Participate in required faculty orientation, training, and program meetings as appropriate for the teaching assignment.

Skills

Veterinary clinical experience

Teaching/training ability

Excellent communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credential

DVM/VMD degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

It’s great to work at a place where people are truly committed to serving our students! We’re committed to bringing passion and energy to our College. Visit our Life Page on LinkedIn to explore our dynamic campus culture, hear from current employees, and discover what makes Bucks County Community College a great place to work!

Position: Part-Time Faculty - Veterinary Technology (CVT or DVM)
Location: Perkasie Campus
Reports to: Dean of Health Sciences

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 veterinary theory with practical clinical application. Instruction may include demonstration and supervision of hands-on veterinary nursing skills using appropriate equipment, models, specimens, and live animals when applicable to the course.

Courses and teaching assignments may include areas such as:

• Veterinary 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 veterinary technology 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 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.
• Encourage student participation, critical thinking, professionalism, and development of clinical judgment.
• Mentor students as they develop the knowledge and technical skills required of entry-level veterinary technicians.
• Maintain appropriate course records, attendance, grades, and student assessments.
• Utilize Canvas and other instructional technologies to support student learning.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Technology 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.
• Participate in required faculty orientation, training, and program meetings as appropriate for the teaching assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Veterinary Technician applicants:
  • Graduate of an AVMA-CVTEA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
  • Current credential as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT), with eligibility to practice as a credentialed veterinary technician in Pennsylvania.
  • Relevant clinical veterinary experience.
• Veterinarian applicants:
  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary college.
  • Current or eligible for veterinary licensure in Pennsylvania.
  • Relevant clinical veterinary experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching, training, precepting, or mentoring experience.
• Experience supervising veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, or veterinary technology students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in one or more specialty areas relevant to the Veterinary Technology curriculum.
• Familiarity with contemporary veterinary 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Immigration and Employment Eligibility

Please Note: At this time, the College does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment at Bucks County Community College, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Bucks County Community College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

College Overview

Bucks County Community College is an educational, cultural, and economic engine of Bucks County. With 96 degree and certificate programs, workforce training in trades, business, and technology skills, and personal enrichment and youth programs for the community, it is the quintessential community college. Operating three campuses, two public safety training centers, and 33 fully online degree programs, Bucks is simultaneously Pennsylvania’s No. 1 transfer community college - having 127 transfer agreements with 56 colleges and universities, and one of the largest providers of emergency services and firefighter training in the country. Its location in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania along the NYC/DC corridor places it in the middle of one of the most dynamic regions in the country for business, government, and the arts. The region is the hub of an intellectual community that includes major universities, health systems, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and technology industries, and vibrant cultural institutions. Located in the Greater Philadelphia Area, the region is also a major historical center and tourist destination, making it both an intellectually stimulating and pleasant place to live. Bucks County is a highly desirable and nationally recognized community for its history, artistic and cultural heritage, and its distinctive communities and landscapes. Situated between New York and Philadelphia, the Delaware River borders Bucks County on the east and south, the city of Philadelphia and Montgomery County lie to the west, and the Lehigh Valley urban corridor lies above the north border. The lower end of the county borders Philadelphia and is densely populated with suburban developments such as Levittown and Bensalem and a variety of industries, the central section of the county is distinguished by lively and walkable towns such as Doylestown and New Hope with cultural institutions like the Michener Art Museum and Bucks County Playhouse, and the upper end of the county is distinguished by primarily rural spans of beautiful green spaces like Nockamixon State Park and small towns like Perkasie and Sellersville. Bucks County has a high standard of living and a strong reputation for leadership in, and sponsorship of, the arts. For more information visit https://www.visitbuckscounty.com.