Instructor - Veterinary Technology
his job is a full time, benefited, FLSA exempt position in the Health Sciences Division that reports to the Dean of Health Sciences.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience $83,000/YR
Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10607)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Current GA veterinary License (or ability to obtain within six(6) months) *AND* ability to obtain DEA License or work under institutional DEA License. Minimum 2yrs relevant work experience.
Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Refusal to take the test or a positive result will lead to separation and a 2-year ineligibility period for state employment. Additionally, for any employment offer that includes a required drug test, the test must be completed within 48 hours. Failure to comply will result in the offer being rescinded and a 2-year ineligibility period for state employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, Five years of relevant work experience. Prior experience with: program accreditation, principles and techniques of educational methods, preparation and delivery of instruction, and curriculum design.
Job Description Summary:
Prepares and delivers lecture and/or lab course material. Assists in laboratory classes. Willingness to work with a variety of animal species such as dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts.
Prepares and delivers lecture and/or lab course material. Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for general core courses. Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. Assists with recruitment, retention, and clinical site acquisition and job placement efforts. Participates in college and community activities.
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
· Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
· Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
· Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
· Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.
· Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.
- Understands that many program activities occur at locations off campus and at times other than the posted class time.
- Models the role of the veterinary technician with regard to work ethics, professional dress and communication skills.
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Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
· Construct training modules, tools, materials, supplies and equipment to comply with local requirement for safety and security needs and in accordance with state and federal work safety standards.
· Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
· Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.
· Maintain a secure training and work area that proves freedom of movement for students during the performance of work and training assignments and complies with the security requirements of the organization.
· Ensure work-related projects are successfully completed and that they meet industrial standards.
Program certification requirements, as appropriate.
- Earns required number of CE credits to maintain industry certification and licensure.
- Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.
- Meet all required organizational and accreditation policies and guidelines.
- Assist in conducting a self-study of the program's compliance with technical college, program and accreditation standards.
· Exhibit and model positive work ethics.
· Serve on the Program Advisory Committee
· Act as Attending Veterinarian on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
· Manage and oversee control drug inventory and ordering.
Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.
Duties/Responsibilities: | Percentage of Time: |
Provides classroom instruction or assistance in instruction for one or more of the following subject areas: medical terminology, animal diseases, pharmacology, nursing and surgery, anesthesiology, office management, anatomy and physiology, clinical pathology, patient care.
· Assists in the maintenance of program equipment and supplies. | 35% |
Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
· Establishes criteria and tests the students in order to measure each student's progress. · Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.
| 25% |
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
| 20% |
Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests. (Performed by all incumbents) · Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary in accordance to established guidelines. · Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures. · Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials. · Promptly notifies supervisor of defective equipment. | 10% |
Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. (Performed by all incumbents) · Actively participates in the retention efforts of the school. · Actively recruits students · Actively assists with job placement efforts for students/ graduate | 10% |
Physical Demands: | Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. | O |
Requires having a P-Card. | N |
Driving is a responsibility of this position. | C |
This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. | C |
This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). | C |
This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Noisy environments. | O |
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. | O |
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. | C |
Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.
