Veterinarian (DVM) - Instructor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the official "Attending Veterinarian" for the program's animals.
• Maintain an active DEA license and meticulously manage all controlled substance logs, including inventory and expiration tracking.
• Made medical decisions for all program patients, including diagnosing conditions and developing treatment plans.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; document findings and communicate abnormalities to partnering rescue organizations.
• Ensure all medical records comply with AVMA, USDA, and IACUC standards.
• Perform and demonstrate a variety of medical and surgical procedures.

Instruction & Student Development

• Develop lesson plans, deliver engaging lectures, and conduct practical demonstrations in classroom and lab settings.
• Mentor students individually to support their academic and skill development.
• Monitor and assess student progress through lab competencies, skill-level checkoffs, and academic performance.
• Provide additional instruction or support to students as needed to ensure they meet learning objectives.
• Maintain an 80% student success rate for all assigned courses.

Program Administration & Coordination

• Participate in Advisory Board and IACUC meetings, providing expert veterinary insight.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student records, including grades, attendance, and transcripts.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Student Services to address student attendance or performance concerns and improve student retention.
• Arrange and coordinate educational enhancements such as guest speakers, field trips, and veterinary clinic tours.
• May assist in coordinating student externships and requisitioning program supplies and pharmaceuticals.
• Enforce all safety protocols in the classroom, lab, and animal handling environments.

Marginal Functions

• Participate in institutional meetings, open houses, and graduation ceremonies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the program and institution.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Read, analyze, and comprehend complex professional journals, technical procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Follow instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Organize and prioritize tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to organize and file documents.
• Ability to demonstrate proper physical techniques for lifting and restraining animals of various sizes.
• Ability to operate veterinary and office equipment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a combination of classroom, laboratory, and office settings.
• Exposure to biohazardous materials (e.g., blood, feces, urine) is routine.
• Outdoor work in various weather conditions may be required for exposure to large animal enclosures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from a USDE-accredited institution.
• Current and active state licensure to practice veterinary medicine.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing DVM in a clinical, hospital, or shelter environment.
• Proficiency in computer applications (e.g., MS Office) and visual presentation tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hiring Range: $45.39 - $56.74 per hour
• Flexible part-time schedule (up to 10 hours/week)
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Discount Program