Veterinary Assistant Instructor, Part-Time; Continuing Education

Veterinary Assistant Instructor

The Veterinary Assistant Instructor provides high-quality instruction in veterinary assisting in accordance with approved curriculum and instructional standards. This position delivers classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction, supervises students in learning and testing environments, and evaluates student performance to support skill development and workforce readiness. The Instructor maintains required professional credentials, remains current with veterinary practices and regulations, and contributes to curriculum review and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Credentialed Veterinary Professional certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of instructional experience with adult learners preferred

Our Values:

At Pitt Community College, our culture is built on excellence, collaboration, innovation, accountability and a student-centered focus. We expect our employees to embrace the following cultural statements:

• Every role contributes to student success.
• We treat one another with respect and work together as one team.
• We embrace creativity, adaptability, and new ideas to stay relevant.
• We act with integrity, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
• We put students first, designing programs and services that help them thrive in college, career and life.

Work Environment:
Combination of classroom, laboratory, and clinical simulation environments designed to support hands-on instructional activities. Instruction may occur in lecture rooms, veterinary labs, or other specialized training spaces that include animal-handling equipment, instructional tools, and clinical supplies. The position involves regular interaction with students, staff, and administrators in a professional educational setting. The work environment may include exposure to animals, animal-related allergens, cleaning and disinfecting agents, and typical veterinary clinical conditions.

Emphasis is placed on safety, proper use of equipment, infection control, confidentiality, and compliance with FERPA and institutional policies.

Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and sitting during instructional, laboratory, and testing activities.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to demonstrate techniques, operate instructional equipment, and handle tools and materials.
• Ability to lift, move, or restrain animals and/or instructional equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively with students in classroom, lab, and testing environments.
• Ability to maintain physical stamina and focus while supervising students and ensuring a safe instructional environment.

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Working Hours:

This is a part-time, as-needed position. Work hours are based on course schedules, enrollment, and program needs and may vary by semester. Assignments may include day, evening, or weekend classes, as well as additional hours for course preparation, grading, student supervision, and required meetings or training. Hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate in accordance with institutional and programmatic needs.