Instructor - Veterinary Technician; DVM

Overview

Instructor - Veterinary Technician (DVM) at Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category:
Regular Faculty

FVTC Worksite:
Service Motor Company Agriculture Center

Hours Per Week: 40

Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of curriculum that meets the needs of students and employers utilizing instructional strategies that promote student success. This instructor is required to be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and have experience working with large animals or experience working in a mixed animal practice.

38-Week Contract

• Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies to maximize student success and multiple delivery methodologies such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and on-line course delivery.
• Teach courses in veterinary technology
  , including animal anatomy and physiology, clinical procedures, pharmacology, diagnostic imaging, surgical nursing, and laboratory techniques.
• Provide hands-on instruction in animal handling, restraint, and care across species, emphasizing safety, welfare, and ethical treatment.
• Demonstrate and supervise clinical skills such as venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, radiography, and surgical preparation in simulated and live-animal settings.
• Integrate veterinary software and diagnostic tools to enhance student learning in areas such as electronic medical records, laboratory data interpretation, and imaging analysis.
• Explain complex veterinary medical concepts in accessible, engaging ways for diverse learners, fostering critical thinking and professional communication.
• Support students in developing clinical competencies aligned with AVMA accreditation standards and prepare them for credentialing exams and real-world practice.
• Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Curriculum Development - Develop and continually revise curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation to successfully prepare graduates for their chosen career fields.
• Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation. Ensure course materials (including textbooks) are available to students.
• Team Participation - Support the college by engaging in division, department and team activities, and meetings including planning, development, and budgeting, and staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners by participating in advisory committees, external meetings, business visits, and community groups. Collaborate with staff to recruit students, participate in recruitment events, and proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students reach their goals by collaborating with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful. Advise students regarding class schedules, career information, internships, and other program-related information.
• Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices, and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.

• Participate in departmental and college-wide committees to support curriculum development, student engagement, and institutional initiatives.
• Assist with outreach events, such as agricultural fairs, career expos, or community education programs, representing the veterinary technology program.
• Support other instructional staff during peak times, such as helping with lab setup, animal care rotations, or exam proctoring.
• Perform minor administrative tasks, including inventory checks, ordering supplies, or updating instructional materials.
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