Veterinary Tech Instructor (DVM) — Teaching & Surgeries, Mon–Fri

Pima Medical Institute; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Veterinary Technology Instructor / DVM for our San Marcos campus. This full‑time role blends didactic classroom instruction with hands‑on surgical teaching, offering a stable weekday schedule and opportunities to influence the next generation of veterinary technicians.

Responsibilities include live surgeries demonstrations, supervision of surgical labs, and ensuring compliance with CA veterinary standards and AVMA CVTEA requirements.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an AVMA‑accredited program.
• Active, unencumbered California veterinary license (VMB).
• Minimum 3 years of practical DVM experience including hands‑on surgical work.

Responsibilities

• Surgical & clinical teaching to veterinary technology students.
• Perform live surgeries as teaching demonstrations (spay, neuter, dental, soft tissue).
• Supervise labs, monitor anesthesia, sterile technique, patient recovery and safety.
• Maintain surgical logs, medical records and teaching docs per CA board and CVTEA rules.
• Deliver didactic lectures and practical demonstrations using established curriculum.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

DVM degree (AVMA‑accredited)

Active CA veterinary license (VMB)

Job description

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Veterinary Technology Instructor / DVM for our San Marcos campus. This full‑time role blends didactic classroom instruction with hands‑on surgical teaching, offering a stable weekday schedule and opportunities to influence the next generation of veterinary technicians.

Responsibilities include live surgeries demonstrations, supervision of surgical labs, and ensuring compliance with CA veterinary standards and AVMA CVTEA requirements.