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Registered Veterinary Technician

4 months ago


Gallup, United States Navajo Technical University Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB PURPOSE:

This position provides direct instruction of Veterinary Technology Program students and provides technical and professional clinical, surgical, and laboratory support to the NTU Veterinary Teaching Hospital staff and students in small and large animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Provides assistance with Land Grant Program activities.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans, evaluates, implements and revises as necessary an overall written instructional plan in Veterinary Technology, including syllabi and course outlines that embody the national accreditation standards of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and regulations of the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Organizes and instructs classes and labs in Veterinary Technology from twelve (12) to sixteen (16) student credit hours per semester, including direct instruction, supervised practicum, laboratory, clinical, and field experience, instructional planning and preparation, grading assignments, tests and performance, tutoring, submitting attendance records.
  • Conducts essential skills labs for students and maintains records.
  • Evaluates student performance systematically and creates and maintains accurate, confidential student performance records.
  • Provides assessments in regard to performance measures that meet AVMA, HLC and NTU requirements and uses data to improve instruction.
  • Uses a variety of instructional techniques and methodologies, such as:
    • Student discussion of questions and issues in the subject areas;
    • Laboratory and field practicum activities using technical equipment and handling real-time animal science, care, and treatment situations;
    • Practical situational problem-solving;
    • Direct participation in action research projects including grant-writing, project management, and reporting;
    • Use of audiovisual equipment, distance-learning technology, computerized instruction, outside presenters, long and short-term assignments, student teams, library research, and other current materials and methods appropriate to the courses taught.
  • Uses current texts, materials, teaching aids and techniques in the assigned subject areas.
  • Maintains current professional knowledge of the assigned subject areas.
  • Collaborates with Director in ordering textbooks, learning materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Submits to Director and maintains all veterinary technology program, veterinary hospital, and land grant program material on the common network server regularly.
  • Maintains knowledge of NTU degree requirements, programs and course transfer information.
  • Maintains regular office hours for students and faculty.
  • Submits students' grades in a timely manner.
  • Assists with assessment planning, activities, and reports.
  • Assists with student admission requirements into the program.
  • Assists with student advisement on academic curricula.
  • Assists with student referral for academic counseling and/or alcohol and substance abuse counseling as needed.
  • Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect staff, students, clients, community members, materials, equipment and facilities.
  • Assists with maintaining current inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
  • Provides feedback on work and assignments to students, faculty and Director.
  • Provides accurate and timely reports and documents as assigned.
  • Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines with regard to student academic achievement and their success on outcomes.
  • Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
  • Serves as an advisor to student clubs.
  • Assists Veterinarians in providing quality customer service for clients and quality small and large animal veterinary services by performing office procedures, pre-physical examinations, laboratory and diagnostic procedures, anesthesia, surgery assistance, preventative medicine, dentistry, emergency care, breeding soundness and lameness examinations, herd-health management, etc.
  • Assists with providing emergency and after-hours services.
  • Communicates and collaborates regularly with Director and staff regarding veterinary services, program, community services, research, etc., outside of regular staff meetings.
  • Works closely with Director, staff, and students in planning and conducting services outside of classroom and clinical instruction.
  • Provides appropriate veterinary care for strays, unwanted animals, and/or feral animals in a manner consistent with the Navajo Nation Animal Control and New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine regulations as approved by the Director.
  • Operates the latest version of the veterinary hospital database and other software programs such as Avimark, MyPaks, etc.
  • Assists with community outreach, education, and services and other land grant projects such as youth camps, conferences, and demonstrations as assigned.
  • Participates in full regalia in official graduation ceremonies.
  • Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required or assigned.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
  • Supervises, guides, and mentors students where appropriate.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Director or any higher-level authority to which the Director reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently registered in good standing with the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine as a licensed Veterinary Technician.
  • Earned Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited program.
  • A minimum of one year satisfactory clinical work experience in animal care, support, and customer service.
  • Maintain Registered Veterinary Technician continuing education according to the New Mexico Veterinary Practice Act.
  • Current membership in a veterinary technician-related professional organization.
  • Valid and clean state driver's license.
  • Must be able to pass a background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.
  • Must not have previous violation as a practicing RVT.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Earned Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Science from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited program or earned Master's degree is a related field.
  • A minimum of three years satisfactory clinical work experience in animal care, support, and customer service.
  • A minimum of two years satisfactory college or university teaching experience as a credentialed Veterinary Technician.
  • Documented participation in ongoing professional development activities, and/or publication or formal review of professional literature.
  • Experience in research related to the veterinary field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to be respectful of and courteous to all staff, personnel, clients, and students.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements including the New Mexico Veterinary Practice Act, Navajo Nation Animal Control, and FERPA.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality per HIPPA, FERPA, and privacy act.
  • Knowledge of current veterinary theory and practice.
  • Knowledge of techniques and practices in the field.
  • Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of AVMA accreditation guidelines.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
  • Skill in operating modern computers, office equipment, office practices and procedures.
  • Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
  • Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students.
  • Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
  • Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
  • Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
  • Ability to oversee the work of students.
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, stands, walks, bends, stoops, and squats.
  • Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both hands.
  • Stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
  • Required to climb or balance.
  • Have normal or corrected auditory and visual acuity, and verbal communication skills.
  • Employee must occasionally lift and/or move and carry up to 75 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is generally performed in an office, classroom, laboratory, clinic, and outdoor environment.
  • Surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields may be required as PPE.
  • Exposure to dust, chemicals, temperature variances, bodily fluids, and equipment with moving parts.
  • Exposure to various weather conditions, dust, debris and hazards common at sites may occur while performing outdoor duties.
  • Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
  • Evening and/or weekend work will be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts will be required.