Veterinary Technician Instructor (Part-time)

Pima Medical Institute; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,705 - 53,382; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick leave

Public Health Emergency leave

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Aurora, CO is hiring a part-time Veterinary Technician Instructor to bring hands-on veterinary knowledge into the classroom and lab. You will mentor students, deliver lesson plans aligned with the veterinary nursing curriculum, and supervise skill development in a real-world setting.

The role requires RVT or CVT credentials, an AVMA CVTEA-accredited associate degree, and at least three years of practical veterinary technician experience, along with strong communication

Qualifications

• Current RVT or CVT credential is required.
• Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA-accreditedVeterinary Technician program.
• Minimum 3 years of practical veterinary technician experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to demonstrate veterinary procedures and patient restraint techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans and hands-on lab demonstrations aligned with the established veterinary nursing curriculum.
• Monitor lab competencies and confirm student skill levels using standardized checklists.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain an 80% student-success rate for all classes taught.
• Track student attendance and coordinate with leadership regarding absences.
• Mentor students through academic challenges and provide targeted intervention and support.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records per established policies.
• Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and visits to veterinary clinics to enrich the student experience.
• Enforce safety protocols and monitor classroom and lab environments to ensure a safe learning experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Demonstrating veterinary procedures

RVT/CVT credential

Education

AVMA CVTEA-accredited Veterinary Technician program (Associate degree)

Job description

Veterinary Technician Instructor (Part-time)

Location: Pima Medical Institute - Aurora Campus | On-Site

Position Type: Part-time (Mon - Fri 8-12, 20 hours)

Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our faculty at our Aurora campus. In this role, you will bring your clinical expertise into the classroom and lab, guiding the next generation of veterinary nursing professionals through hands‑on instruction, mentorship, and real‑world skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans and hands‑on lab demonstrations aligned with the established veterinary nursing curriculum.
• Monitor lab competencies and confirm student skill levels using standardized checklists.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain an 80% student‑success rate for all classes taught.
• Track student attendance and coordinate with leadership regarding absences.
• Mentor students through academic challenges and provide targeted intervention and support.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records per established policies.
• Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and visits to veterinary clinics to enrich the student experience.
• Enforce safety protocols and monitor classroom and lab environments to ensure a safe learning experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Current credential as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT).
• Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA‑accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Minimum 3 years of practical veterinary technician experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to demonstrate veterinary procedures and patient restraint techniques.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave and Public Health Emergency leave.
• Employee Discount Programs.

Additional Information

• You’ll work in a classroom and lab environment using standard veterinary equipment.
• Role involves exposure to biohazardous materials and requires the ability to demonstrate veterinary procedures, including lifting and animal restraint.

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.