Veterinary Assistant Instructor (Substitute)

Pima-Medical-Institute; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colorado Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Substitute Veterinary Assistant Instructor to cover evening lectures and hands-on lab sessions at our Denver campus on an as-needed basis.

The role requires a CVT/RVT in good standing in Colorado, AVMA-accredited or comparable training, and at least three years of clinical veterinary experience. Flexible on-call hours may be available to support the program.

Qualifications

• Current CVT or RVT in good standing in Colorado.
• Graduate of AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program OR four years of verified related training/experience.
• Minimum three years of clinical veterinary experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and LMS.

Responsibilities

• Instructional coverage delivering evening lectures and lab activities.
• Hands-on mentorship guiding students in clinical lab skills.
• On-site facilitation and assisting with online materials during shifts.
• Student advisory with live feedback and professional mentorship.
• Accurate recording of attendance and logging student performance.

Skills

Basic computer proficiency

Evening-shift availability

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program

Recognized Veterinary Assistant program

Four years of verified job-related training/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

LMS familiarity

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Instructor (Substitute)

Job Category: Faculty All Others

Requisition Number: VETER008019

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

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Veterinary Assistant Instructor – Substitute (As-Needed / PRN)

Type: Part-Time / Substitute (As-Needed)

Schedule: On-Call / Variable Evening Shifts (Monday – Friday)

Compensation: $23.73 – $29.66 per hour

Position Summary

Are you a CVT, RVT, or DVM looking for a flexible way to pick up extra hours while giving back to the profession? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Substitute Veterinary Assistant Instructor to cover evening classroom lectures and hands‑on lab sessions at our Denver campus on an as-needed basis.

This role is ideal for veterinary professionals who want to share their clinical expertise, mentor future veterinary assistants, and maintain total flexibility without committing to a fixed, weekly schedule. When called in to substitute, you will step seamlessly into pre-planned evening sessions using our established hybrid curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coverage: Fill in for primary instructors during planned absences or unexpected leave to deliver scheduled evening lectures, digital course content, and clinical lab activities.

Hands‑On Mentorship: Lead students through practical, hands‑on clinical lab skills in our campus veterinary labs, enforcing all safety and sanitation protocols.

On‑Site Facilitation: Assist students with navigating online learning materials and digital coursework during assigned campus shift blocks.

Student Advisory: Answer student questions, provide live feedback during lab procedures, and offer professional mentorship during coverage hours.

Documentation & Attendance: Accurately record evening student attendance and log student clinical performance during substitute coverage shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure: Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing in Colorado.

Education & Training: Graduate of an AVMA‑accredited Veterinary Technician program or recognized Veterinary Assistant program OR a minimum of four (4) years of verified job‑related training and experience.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience in a clinical veterinary setting.

Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and LMS familiarity).

Availability: Flexible availability to cover evening shifts on‑site at the Denver campus as campus coverage needs arise.

Hiring Range: $23.73 to $29.66 per hour.

Ultimate Flexibility: Pick up evening coverage shifts that fit around your full‑time day job or clinic schedule.

Retirement Options: 401(k) Plan eligibility and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation (subject to hours‑worked milestones).

Perks: Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.

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