Lecturer - Veterinary Technology Education

About the Role

Utah State University’s School of Professional and Technical Education (SPTE) seeks a Lecturer to deliver hands-on instruction for the Veterinary Assisting certificate program. This academic-year appointment (95% teaching, 5% service) is based at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah. The successful candidate will provide practical, skills-based instruction that prepares students for entry-level veterinary-assistant roles and supports their progression into the Veterinary Technology AS degree program. A secondary appointment in the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) facilitates coordination between the certificate and AS programs.

The lecturer will focus on laboratory and hands-on instruction in foundational veterinary assisting skills, including animal handling and restraint, patient care, sanitation and infection control, workplace safety, basic nursing support, clinical procedures, client communication, and veterinary office practices. The role also involves overseeing instructional laboratories and clinical teaching spaces and coordinating experiential learning with university facilities and veterinary partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary instructional leadership for the Veterinary Assisting Certificate, including planning, coordinating, and delivering courses at USU Eastern in Price.
• Teach didactic, laboratory, and hands-on courses in veterinary assisting, covering animal handling and restraint, patient care, sanitation and infection control, workplace safety, basic clinical procedures, veterinary office practices, and client communication.
• Develop and maintain course materials, laboratory exercises, assessments, and instructional protocols aligned with program learning outcomes and current veterinary practice standards.
• Coordinate veterinary assisting course schedules, laboratory activities, equipment, supplies, animals, and instructional spaces in collaboration with program staff and university partners.
• Collaborate with the ADVS DVM faculty member to obtain veterinary expertise and instructional assistance for courses requiring veterinarian oversight or specialized clinical knowledge.
• Provide occasional instructional support for the Veterinary Technology A.S. program in Price, as needed and in coordination with ADVS faculty and program leadership.
• Support hands-on laboratory and clinical instruction for Veterinary Technology students in areas aligned with the lecturer’s qualifications and professional experience.
• Supervise and assess students during laboratory, clinical, and experiential learning activities, emphasizing student safety, animal welfare, professional conduct, and development of entry-level occupational skills.
• Maintain instructional laboratories and clinical teaching spaces in compliance with safety, sanitation, biosecurity, and animal care requirements.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, student advising, recruitment, and other activities supporting the development of USU’s veterinary education programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with veterinary practices, animal care organizations, and community partners to support student learning, clinical experiences, and employment opportunities.
• Engage in departmental, campus, and university service appropriate to the position.
• Contribute to the program’s accreditation efforts, including preparation for initial accreditation, documentation of compliance, assessment of student outcomes, and ongoing maintenance of accreditation.
• Support AS program accreditation efforts, including preparation, compliance documentation, and assessment of student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) from an AVMA-accredited program.
  • Eligible for veterinary technician licensure in Utah.
  • Demonstrated expertise in veterinary technical skills and clinical procedures.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within Utah for instructional activities.
  • Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Clinical experience as a veterinary technician in small animal, large animal, or mixed practice.
  • Experience teaching, training, or mentoring veterinary assistants or technicians.
  • Demonstrated leadership, organizational, or supervisory experience.
  • Experience managing laboratory or clinical instructional environments.
  • Familiarity with competency-based technical skills assessment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package included.

About the University

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, USU advances knowledge and serves the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders addressing critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students across 30 locations, including a main campus in Logan, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and statewide education centers. The university educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. USU Extension serves every county in Utah, and the university competes in 16 NCAA Division I sports as a member of the Pac-12 Conference (joining July 1, 2026).

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. The university seeks to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. Forbes named USU the best employer in Utah in 2023.