Instruct and implement the Veterinary Assistant program to educate students in accordance with the curriculum standards and objectives. Are you enthusiastic about your career as a Veterinary Technician? Would you like to share your knowledge and skills with Veterinary Technician students? ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of modules. * Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum. * Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Associate Director when absences occur two days in a row. * Maintain student attendance records by established policies. Prepare attendance reports weekly for the office management department. * Review student success rates and implement a plan to reduce student withdrawals. Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program. * Evaluate students' performance regarding achievements in curriculum and activities and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. * Maintain student grades by established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each module to update student records and transcripts. * Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and medical offices. * Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually. * Assist and advise students with the Veterinary Assistant program curriculum. * May assist with the inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment. * May assist and coordinate externships for Veterinary Assistant students. * Monitor students in the classroom. Assist students and ensure safety precautions are adhered to. * May participate in community service projects. * Additional duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). * Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience within the veterinary field. * Licensed doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or a credentialed veterinary technician (LVT). * Must hold a current license, certification, or other designation as required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the veterinary field. * Verbal and written communication skills. * Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.