Instructional Veterinary Nurse

Position: Instructional Veterinary Nurse I
** Job Title
** Instructional Veterinary Nurse I
** Agency
* * Texas A&M University - Kingsville
** Department
* * Department of Veterinary Technology
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Kingsville, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** The Instructional Veterinary Nurse I, under direct supervision, participates in the instruction of undergraduate-level courses to meet the needs of the Veterinary Technology Program. This includes hands-on laboratory responsibilities and may include classroom-lecture instruction. Assists veterinary staff with medical management of program animals and medical cases including daily husbandry, supportive care and medical treatments.
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities*
* * Effectively instruct students in all content included in assigned VETT courses
* Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces and assist with quality control on equipment and facility cleanliness/maintenance
* Support student success through ready availability, mentoring and advising
* Ensure accurate entry and completion of medical records
* Assist in the management of medical cases
* Support other instructors in class/laboratory settings, as needed
* Maintain professional licensure and stay current on veterinary medicine affairs
* Participate in the academic affairs of the department, college, and university.
* Provide veterinary assistance for research projects
* Participate in recruitment of students and educate of others through facility tours, public speaking engagements, and career fairs
** Minimum Requirements
*** Education* - Graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program with an associate’s degree in veterinary technology or related field
* Experience
- * Three years of related experience.
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Knowledge of* – Common veterinary practices and procedures in a working veterinary practice setting, laboratory and didactic teaching methods
* Ability to –
* Multitask, communicate and cooperate well with others. Advanced computing skills.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The mission of Texas A&M University
- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges:
Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of:
* Doctoral University:
High Research Activity*. According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University
- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution.
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