Pima Medical Institute
Veterinarian (DVM) | Educator Position
Pima Medical Institute, Tucson, AZ, United States
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain DEA license and controlled substances logs, including amount/supply and expiration.
- Provide the medical decisions for the patients for the program.
- Examine patients for medical necessities, review any diagnostic testing performed, and record all findings.
- Communicate with the rescues on abnormalities.
- Ensure completeness of medical records in compliance with AVMA and USDA.
- Perform medical procedures.
- Attend IACUC meetings and listed as "Attending Veterinarian."
- Attend Advisory Board meetings.
- Implement and evaluate daily lesson plans for students to include scheduled activities and materials of sequences and courses.
- Plan instruction to achieve specific objectives based on student needs and established curriculum.
- Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists
- Monitor students' attendance in the program and coordinate with the Associate Director of Student Services when absences occur two days in a row or exceed four days in one sequence.
- 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 sequence to update student records and transcripts.
- Arrange and coordinate guest speakers, community service field trips, and visits to clinics and hospitals.
- Prepare lectures and practical demonstrations for students in class and individually.
- May assist and coordinate externships for Veterinary Technician students.
- Monitor students in the classroom and ensure safety precautions are adhered to.
- May be involved in the requests for pharmaceuticals necessary for the program.
- The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
- Three (3) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience within the veterinary field.
- Licensed doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT).
- 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.