• Instructional Veterinary Nurse I

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    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.