Veterinary Technician Instructor (DVM) - Full-time

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

Veterinary Technician Instructor (DVM) - Full-time

Job Category: Faculty West

Requisition Number: VETER008185

• Posted : October 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Veterinary Technology Instructor / Attending Veterinarian (DVM)

Compensation: $47. 45 – $59. 32 per hour

Position Summary

Love veterinary medicine—but not the 10-hour clinical days or back-to-back appointment pressure? Transfer your clinical knowledge and surgical expertise into education! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate Veterinary Technology Educator / DVM to join our San Marcos campus faculty team.

In this rewarding full-time role, you will split your time between engaging didactic classroom instruction and hands‑on surgical teaching (spay, neuter, dental, and soft tissue procedures). Enjoy a predictable Monday-through-Friday schedule with real work‑life balance, zero production pressure, no client estimate arguments, and no emergency on‑call shifts while shaping the next generation of veterinary technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical & Clinical Teaching:

Surgical Demonstrations: Perform live surgeries (spay, neuter, dental, and soft tissue procedures) as teaching demonstrations for veterinary technology students.

Laboratory Supervision: Supervise and coach students during surgical labs, monitoring proper anesthesia, sterile technique, patient recovery, and safety protocols.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintain surgical logs, medical records, and teaching documentation in accordance with California veterinary state board standards and AVMA CVTEA requirements.

Didactic Instruction & Student Mentorship:

Classroom Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lectures and practical demonstrations using an established curriculum.

Academic Evaluation: Evaluate student skill competencies, grade assignments promptly, and maintain accurate course records in CampusNexus.

Retention & Coaching: Monitor student attendance, track academic performance, implement retention strategies to maintain an 80%+ student success rate, and mentor future professionals.

Administrative & Campus Engagement:

Recordkeeping: Monitor daily attendance and maintain required documentation for student files.

Program Enrichment: Coordinate guest speakers, community service outings, and visits to regional veterinary hospitals; assist with supply and equipment inventory as needed.

Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA‑accredited institution.

Licensure: Active, unencumbered license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California (VMB).

Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical occupational experience as a DVM, including hands‑on surgical experience.

Technical Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer applications.

No prior teaching experience required—we provide complete training through our PMI Methods Program!

Hiring Range: $47. 45 to $59. 32 per hour.

Schedule: Full-Time (Monday – Friday; predictable day shifts with no weekends or emergency calls).

Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company as an employee-owner.

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: California Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.

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