Veterinary Assistant Instructor (Substitute

Veterinary Assistant Instructor – Substitute (As-Needed / PRN)

Location:

Denver, CO | Campus:
On-Site

Type:
Part-Time / Substitute (As-Needed)

Schedule:

On-Call / Variable Evening Shifts (Monday – Friday)

Compensation: $23.73 – $29.66 per hour

Are you a CVT, RVT, or DVM looking for a flexible way to pick up extra hours while giving back to the profession? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a Substitute Veterinary Assistant Instructor to cover evening classroom lectures and hands-on lab sessions at our Denver campus on an as-needed basis.

This role is ideal for veterinary professionals who want to share their clinical expertise, mentor future veterinary assistants, and maintain total flexibility without committing to a fixed, weekly schedule. When called in to substitute, you will step seamlessly into pre-planned evening sessions using our established hybrid curriculum.

• Instructional Coverage:
  Fill in for primary instructors during planned absences or unexpected leave to deliver scheduled evening lectures, digital course content, and clinical lab activities.

• Hands-On Mentorship:
  Lead students through practical, hands-on clinical lab skills in our campus veterinary labs, enforcing all safety and sanitation protocols.

• On-Site Facilitation:
  Assist students with navigating online learning materials and digital coursework during assigned campus shift blocks.

• Student Advisory:
  Answer student questions, provide live feedback during lab procedures, and offer professional mentorship during coverage hours.

• Documentation & Attendance:
  Accurately record evening student attendance and log student clinical performance during substitute coverage shifts.

• Licensure:
  Current Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing in Colorado.

• Education & Training:
  Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program or recognized Veterinary Assistant program OR a minimum of four (4) years of verified job-related training and experience.

• Clinical
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience in a clinical veterinary setting.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and LMS familiarity).

• Availability:
  Flexible availability to cover evening shifts on-site at the Denver campus as campus coverage needs arise.

• Hiring Range: $23.73 to $29.66 per hour.

• Ultimate Flexibility:
  Pick up evening coverage shifts that fit around your full-time day job or clinic schedule.

• Retirement Options: 401(k) Plan eligibility and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation (subject to hours-worked milestones).

• Perks:
  Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Employee Discount Programs.

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