Veterinary Technician Substitute Instructor

Ultipro; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) Plan with employer match

Washington Paid Sick Leave

EAP

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join our Seattle campus as a Substitute Instructor on a PRN, as-needed basis. The role involves delivering lectures, guiding labs, and assessing student skills while regular faculty are away.

The position offers flexible morning/evening shifts, on-site work, and opportunities to mentor future veterinary professionals within a structured AVMA CVTEA curriculum.

Qualifications

• Active LVT credential or DVM in WA required.
• Minimum of three years of practical veterinary clinical experience.
• Associate degree AVMA CVTEA-accredited or DVM degree from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and lead labs following the AVMA CVTEA curriculum.
• Monitor and verify student competency during practicals.
• Demonstrate and operate standard veterinary equipment and tools.
• Ensure safety standards for animal handling, lifting and restraint.
• Record attendance, track progress, and coordinate with program leadership.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain course records and transcripts.
• Engage students to sustain 80%+ module completion rates.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Animal lifting

Animal restraint

Education

Associate degree AVMA CVTEA Veterinary Technology or DVM

Job description

Veterinary Technician Substitute Instructor

Job Category: Faculty West

Requisition Number: VETER008156

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Seattle Campus
SEATTLE, WA 98115, USA

Description

Veterinary Technician Substitute Instructor

Location: Seattle Campus | 100% On-Site

Type: Substitute / PRN (As-Needed) | Non-Exempt

Schedule: Variable Morning and/or Evening Shift Availability (Coverage as needed)

Compensation: $32.41 – $40.51 per hour

Position Summary

Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who enjoys training and mentoring others? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a flexible, knowledgeable Substitute Veterinary Technician Instructor to join our Seattle campus faculty team on an as-needed (PRN) basis.

In this key substitute role, you will step in to deliver morning or evening lectures, lead practical laboratory demonstrations, and evaluate clinical skills when regular faculty members are away. This position offers an ideal opportunity to share your expertise, mentor future veterinary professionals, and maintain flexible teaching hours without full-time scheduling commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Lesson & Lab Execution: Step in as needed to implement established daily lesson plans, deliver lectures, and lead practical lab demonstrations following the AVMA CVTEA-accredited curriculum.

Skill Competency Verification: Monitor laboratory practicals and evaluate student skill levels against official competency checklists.

Equipment & Lab Operations: Demonstrate and utilize standard veterinary equipment including anesthesia machines, electronic monitors, and surgical tools.

Safety Enforcement: Supervise students in classroom and laboratory settings, ensuring strict adherence to animal handling, lifting, restraint, and lab safety protocols.

Academic Support & Administration:

Attendance & Progress Tracking: Record daily student attendance and coordinate with the Program Director and Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two consecutive days or exceed four days in a sequence.

Grading & Recordkeeping: Evaluate student performance, record grades, and update course records/transcripts according to institutional policies.

Student Engagement: Maintain high instructional standards to help sustain an 80%+ student success rate across covered course modules.

Education: Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited Veterinary Technology program (or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution).

Credentials & Licensure: Active Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) credential or Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in the State of Washington.

Occupational Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical, hands-on clinical experience within the veterinary field.

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

Hiring Range: $32.41 to $40.51 per hour.

Schedule: As-Needed / Substitute (Morning and/or Evening shift availability).

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

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

Benefits: Washington Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.

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