Veterinary Technician Clinical Director

Ultipro; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with up to 10% match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

PIMA Medical Institute is seeking a Veterinary Technician Clinical Director to lead the clinical education component of its AVMA-accredited Veterinary Nursing Program at the Aurora campus.

Collaborate with the Program Director to secure externship partnerships, schedule rotations, monitor student progress, and ensure AVMA accreditation compliance. Occasional classroom/lab instruction is expected for a pediatric veterinary program leadership role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Active RVT or CVT credential in Colorado or equivalent state license
• Minimum of three years of practical veterinary field experience
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead clinical education while coordinating with external sites and instructors
• Experience in teaching or clinical instruction in an AVMA-accredited program (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Secure and maintain clinical affiliation agreements meeting AVMA standards
• Visit clinical sites to evaluate facilities and student progress
• Schedule student rotations and develop clinical learning objectives
• Conduct student orientations and track competency in field settings
• Maintain student records and retention strategies to support 80%+ success
• Serve as an instructor in classroom/lab settings when required
• Assist admissions processes and contribute to program development

Skills

Leadership/management experience

Clinical partnerships

Student progress monitoring

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Teaching/clinical instruction

Veterinary field experience

Education

Associate degree in Veterinary Technology

Bachelor’s degree preferred

AVMA-accredited program experience

Tools

AVMA accreditation standards familiarity

Job description

Department: Veterinary Nursing Program

Reports To: Program Director

Compensation: $78,030 – $97,535 per year

Position Summary

Play a key role in shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals! Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Clinical Director to lead the clinical education component of our AVMA-accredited Veterinary Nursing Program at the Aurora campus.

Working in close collaboration with the Program Director, you will secure and evaluate clinical externship partnerships, schedule clinical rotations, monitor student progress, and ensure full compliance with AVMA accreditation standards. In addition to clinical coordination, you will occasionally serve as an instructor in classroom and lab settings. If you are a Certified/Registered Veterinary Technician looking to combine your clinical mastery with academic leadership, this opportunity offers a collaborative environment and a true stake in student success.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Partnerships & Site Management:

Affiliation Contracts: Secure and maintain clinical affiliation agreements, ensuring all externship sites meet institutional and AVMA program standards.

Site Inspections & Evaluations: Visit clinical sites to evaluate facility quality, assess student progress, and partner with site preceptors and instructors.

Clinical Planning & Scheduling: Schedule student rotations, develop clinical learning objectives, and refine the overall clinical education plan alongside the Program Director.

Orientations & Competency Tracking: Conduct student clinical orientations, monitor hands‑on skill competencies in field settings, and adjust instruction as needed to support diverse learning styles.

Retention & Recordkeeping: Track student success metrics, implement proactive retention strategies to maintain an 80%+ student success rate, and maintain precise student academic records in compliance with institutional policies.

Instruction & Admissions: Serve as a Veterinary Nursing instructor in classroom/lab settings when required, and support program admissions processes as needed.

Education: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

Credentials & Licensure: Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) credential in Colorado (or equivalent state‑required license).

Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical veterinary field experience.

Technical & Physical Competency: Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); physical ability to demonstrate veterinary nursing techniques (including animal restraint and lifting).

Preferred Qualifications:

Leadership, supervisory, or clinical management experience in a veterinary practice or academic setting.

Prior teaching or clinical instruction experience in an AVMA-accredited program.

Hiring Range: $78,030 to $97,535 per year (Salaried Exempt).

Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—build equity in your future.

Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.

Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.

Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.

Work-Life & Growth: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Professional Development opportunities.

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