Veterinary Technology; VTE Lab Assistant; Pool

Mount Wachusett Community College Job Posting:
Veterinary Technology (VTE) Lab Assistant (Pool)

Veterinary Technology (VTE) Lab Assistant (Pool)

About Mount Wachusett Community College:

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth.

As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation.

We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.

Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.

General Statement of Duties: The individual in this position is tasked with a multifaceted role, encompassing various responsibilities within the Veterinary Technology curriculum. They will assist in delivering the laboratory component of the curriculum, offering support, guidance, and instruction to students during laboratory sessions. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for directly instructing veterinary technology students in specific coursework, competencies, and practical skills during open lab sessions or in cases of laboratory absences.

Collaborating closely with primary faculty, they will determine the precise content and objectives for these open lab sessions, ensuring alignment with curriculum requirements and student needs. They will maintain communication with veterinary technology faculty through regular meetings and/or written reports. This entails providing timely feedback on student work and serving as a mentor and role model for professional, ethical, and competent nursing practice.

Through these combined efforts, they will contribute to fostering a conducive learning environment that nurtures the development of future nursing professionals.

• Communicate with primary Veterinary Technology faculty to determine the exact content and objectives to be fulfilled during lab sessions, as well as provide feedback to faculty about student performance post lab or tutoring sessions.
• Assist the primary Veterinary Technology faculty reviewing and evaluating student performance of clinical competencies and laboratory check-offs.
• Supervise open lab time and provide tutoring on specific Veterinary Technology content as needed.
• Offer feedback on psychomotor skills during practice and complete "check-offs" of required veterinary technology competencies.

• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA/CVTEA accredited program;
• Current Massachusetts certification as a veterinary technician;
• Possess a minimum of two years full time experience in veterinary technology or its' equivalent;
• Evidence of competence in the area of instruction;
• Maintained expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

• Previous teaching experience in a community college

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary: $36.55-$47.95 per hour based on Interval
- Professional Staff Member (Eff 1/2026)

Employee Status: Part Time
Benefits: No
Hours per Week: Not to exceed 18 hrs
Number of Weeks: Determined by need

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The following documents are required:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Position is open until filled.

Candidates may be subject to…