Veterinary Technician Instructor (Part-time)

Veterinary Technician Instructor Location

• Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs Campus |
• On-Site
• Position
• Type: Part-Time (30 Hours/Week) + Benefits |
• Afternoon &
• Evening
• Shifts
• Compensation: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our faculty at our Colorado Springs campus. In this role, you will bring your clinical expertise into the classroom and lab, guiding the next generation of veterinary nursing professionals through hands-on instruction, mentorship, and real-world skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans and hands-on lab demonstrations aligned with the established veterinary nursing curriculum.
• Monitor lab competencies and confirm student skill levels using standardized checklists.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught.
• Track student attendance and coordinate with leadership regarding absences.
• Mentor students through academic challenges and provide targeted intervention and support.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records per established policies.
• Coordinate guest speakers, field trips, and visits to veterinary clinics to enrich the student experience.
• Enforce safety protocols and monitor classroom and lab environments to ensure a safe learning experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Current credential as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT).
• Associate degree from an AVMA CVTEA-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Minimum 3 years of practical veterinary technician experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to demonstrate veterinary procedures and patient restraint techniques.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive
• Pay: $31.00 – $38.75 per hour.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — you're not just an employee, you're an owner.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 10% Employer Match.
• Colorado Paid Sick Leave and Public Health Emergency leave.
• Employee Discount Programs.

A Few Things to Know

• You'll work in a classroom and lab environment using standard veterinary equipment.
• Role involves exposure to biohazardous materials and requires the ability to demonstrate veterinary procedures including lifting and animal restraint.

Pima Medical Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.