Veterinary Technology Clinical Specialist

CT State Community College; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community college is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technology Clinical Specialist to provide essential support for its programs. This role involves teaching, coordinating clinical activities, and ensuring the effective operation of laboratory procedures. With a focus on student success, the college offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the next generation of veterinary professionals. Join a team committed to equity and excellence in education while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of veterinary technology.

Benefits

Excellent State medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of lab equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Proven ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and instructing in clinical and laboratory classes.
• Coordinating clinical sites and scheduling activities for students.

Skills

C.V.T. licensing

Animal care experience

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Information technology literacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology

Master’s degree in Veterinary Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Details:

Posted: May 7, 2025
Level:Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours:Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date:The committee will begin review of applications immediately.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, June 4, 2025, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Northwestern
Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098
**This position is not remote**
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CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

August 2025

Position Summary:

The Community College system offers two-year liberal arts degree programs as well as occupational and technical programs for a population with a wide range of academic and experiential preparation. In order to provide an instructional environment conducive to successful learning experiences for this wide array of students, the Colleges provide laboratory and technical support.

The Veterinary Technology Clinical Specialist provides support for the program in various ways, as needed. They assist with the coordination of clinical sites and clinical activities, provide recordkeeping and administrative support for the program, provide clinical and laboratory course set up and maintenance, guide students in the use of clinical and laboratory equipment and in carrying out clinical and laboratory assignments, assist with the care of program animals and clinical patients as needed, a n d teach courses in the Veterinary Technology program at a Community College.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of theFaculty/Program Coordinator or other administrator, the Veterinary Technology Clinical Specialist, is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Providing supervision and instructional support in clinical and laboratory classes.
• Teaching Veterinary Technology program courses as needed each academic year.
• Coordinating clinical sites and scheduling clinical activities for veterinary technology students.
• Providing assistance in areas related to the maintaining of program accreditation through the American Veterinary Medical Association- Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities; USDA clerical requirement; and general clerical support as assigned.
• Performing routine laboratory procedures and providing husbandry and medical care to program animals and program patients.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-CVTEAaccredited program; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• C.V.T. licensing.
• Advanced understanding in assigned lab equipment operation, set up and safety procedures
• Animal care experience.
• Skill in teaching and basic instruction.
• Understanding of the operation and function of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and USDA Animal Welfare Act regulation.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skillsalong with strongInformation technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in in Veterinary Technology
• Three (3) years employed as a credentialed Veterinary Technician in a Small, Mixed, or Large Animal Veterinary Clinic.
• One (1) year of experience providing clinical instruction in a CVTEA-AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary range; $74,604-$79,609approximate annualplus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offera comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance.You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits.Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. For more information, please visit our website at:CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. Toapply via our website, visitwww.ct.edu/hr/jobs.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidateswho have been selected and approvedtointerviewwill be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW,Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([e-mail]).

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