Veterinary Surgeon

Tulsa Community College; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Oklahoma is seeking an experienced veterinarian to provide instruction in the laboratory and clinical settings for Veterinary Technology students. The role involves facilitating hands-on learning, coordinating with staff on animal care, and delivering veterinary medical services. Candidates must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, have a valid Oklahoma license, and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. This role is essential for developing future veterinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid unencumbered license to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma.
• Minimum of three years full-time experience as a veterinarian in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning through hands-on, experiential opportunities.
• Coordinate with Program RVT's and supervise staff during animal care.
• Provide veterinary medical services during laboratory sessions.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Team building skills

Education

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

The ideal candidate has responsibility for instruction in the laboratory setting and clinical sites.

This is a Safety Sensitive position pursuant to Oklahoma Statute.

Essential Duties

• This role facilitates student learning and growth through hands‑on, experiential opportunities. Serve as a mentor for, and evaluator of, Veterinary Technology students.
• Coordination and collaboration with the assigned primary Instructor.
• Coordinate with and supervise Program RVT's and staff during animal care.
• Provide veterinary medical services for the care of animals during the laboratory period, to include restraint/handling, examination, diagnostics & sampling, treatment & procedures, anesthesia & surgery, and any other care per course requirements. Specific duties include those pertinent to the particular course and animal species.
• Documentation of veterinary care for all patients.
• Assist management of in‑house animal patients, field trips, and other experiential opportunities for student learning.
• Assist with animal procurement.
• Participate with Program accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine required, from an AVMA‑accredited institution.
• Hold a valid, unencumbered license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Oklahoma.
• Hold a valid, unencumbered registration from DEA and OBN (Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics).
• Evidence of current practice with a minimum of three years full‑time equivalent as a veterinarian in a clinical setting.
• Philosophy compatible with that of a comprehensive urban community college.

Competencies

• Effective interpersonal and team building skills; effective communication skills including verbal and written.
• Complete required trainings by TCC and School of Health Sciences.
• Compliance with SOHS requirements (HR onboarding, vaccinations/tests, annual compliance exam).

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