Vet Tech (Large Animal) Instructor

NCVMA; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

NCVMA invites applications for a Vet Tech (Large Animal) Instructor at the main campus. This full-time, tenured-track faculty role includes a 9-month annual renewing contract, benefitted status, and relocation assistance up to $1,000.

Start as soon as feasible with an application preference date of December 15, 2026. The incumbent delivers VT curricula in classroom and clinical labs, mentors students, and collaborates on program development while maintaining schedules and on-call duties as

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited college.
• Wyoming veterinary license within 60 days of hire.
• Wyoming Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration within 60 days of hire.
• Three years' experience in course-related field.
• Experience with large and small animals in a clinical setting.
• Current and valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned day or evening classes according to degree/program curricula.
• Facilitate a student-centered positive and productive learning environment.
• Coordinate, prepare, revise, and deliver curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment for instructional use.
• Advise and mentor students through their plan of study.
• Maintain records and submit grades.
• Assess student learning outcomes and use results to improve curricula.
• Aide in student recruitment and retention.
• Maintain office hours and be accessible to students outside class time.
• Participate in college training, events and graduation ceremonies.
• Perform veterinary surgical and medical procedures and provide care to animals.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teaching

Communication

Education

DVM or VMD degree

Job description

Vet Tech (Large Animal) Instructor

Job Description

Position:

Faculty, Full-time, Tenure-track, 9-month annual renewing contract, FLSA Exempt, Benefitted; College pays up to $1,000 for relocation expenses.

Start Date:

As soon as feasible

Application Preference Date:

December 15, 2026

Salary Hire Range:

$75,000 – 110,000 annually for each 9-month contract (actual amount depends on education, experience, length of contract and assigned duties)

Benefits:

• RETIREMENT — Retirement contributions are 19.12% of the employee's salary. Employee pays 2.21% and EWC pays 16.91%. Employees can choose either the Wyoming Retirement System (WRS) pension plan or Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) 401(a) defined contribution plan.
• INSURANCE — The State of Wyoming Health Insurance Plan provides health and dental coverage for EWC employees and their dependents. Approximately 82% of premiums are covered by EWC and the State of Wyoming. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• VOLUNTARY BENEFITS — short and long term disability for the employee; life, vision and medical transport insurance for employee and dependents.
• TAXES — EWC pays 7.65% of social security & medicare taxes. EWC does not withhold or pay state income tax, which is not applicable in Wyoming.

Job Summary:

The Vet Tech (Large Animal) Instructor is a full-time, benefitted, Faculty categorized position located at the main EWC campus. The VT Instructor must use multiple learning methods in the classroom and laboratory to maximize student learning. The position is responsible for delivering all facets of the VT curricula instruction materials to students in-class and the laboratory (i.e. clinical). Strong content knowledge, instruction, personal leadership, and communication skills are needed to meet program requirements and enable student success. The VT instructor typically works Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Sharing on–call night, weekend and holiday emergency duties for EWC animals is required. The position does require travel to various agencies for clinical instruction.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Instruct assigned day or evening classes according to degree/program curricula
• Facilitate a student-centered positive and productive learning environment
• Coordinate, prepare, revise, and deliver curricula, syllabi, and lesson plans in work group, classroom,and/or laboratory settings per degree/program outline
• Prepare and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment for instructional use
• Advise and mentor students through their plan of study
• Maintain current and accurate records of assigned courses and students; submit grades
• Assess student learning outcomes and use the results to improve curricula
• Help to create new courses to meet programmatic needs
• Aid and participate in student recruitment and retention
• Maintain and post regular office hours; be accessible to students outside normal class time
• Serve on standing and ad-hoc committees as assigned
• Participate in College training and operational events
• Attend and participate in graduation ceremonies
• Perform all other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
• Perform veterinary surgical and medical procedures
• Provide veterinary care to EWC and client owned animals
• Ability to safely restrain and administer treatment to large and small animals
• Maintain proficiency and develop new skills in veterinary medicine, animal health and care

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of AVMA accredited College of Veterinary Medicine – DVM or VMD degree
• Wyoming veterinary licensure within 60 days of hire
• Wyoming Board of Pharmacy controlled substance registration within 60 days of hire
• Three years' experience in course related field
• Experience involving large and small animals in a clinical setting
• Current and valid state-issued driver's licensePreferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of clinical experience in large and small animal medicine and surgery
• Experience in-lab animal and exotic medicine
• One-year full-time teaching experience and discipline at secondary level or higher
• Previous instruction and experience in higher education
• Background in veterinary technology or related field
• IACUC and/or attending veterinarian experience