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R.V.T. Lab Coordinator/Instructor
Crowder College-Neosho, MO
Full-Time40h/wk$49.50k to $60k/yearUniform Attire
2 days ago

 

Position Summary

R.V.T. Coordinator and Instructor to the Veterinary Technology Program plus any other assignments by the division chair and in keeping with the guidelines listed below. Assignments may include off schedule hours.

 

Essential Job Duties

In the area of Radiology

    • Maintain IDEXX software updates and equipment, including routine Quality Control and service.
    • Prepare example images for lectures.
    • Set-up equipment prior to radiology labs and maintain equipment afterwards.
    • Follow IACUC protocol on radiation exposure per patient…
    • Complete annual inspections of gowns offsite with Mercy hospital.

In the area of Surgery

    • ECG, Pulse Oximetry, End tidal CO2 monitor, Fluid Pump, Oxygen Concentrator, Warmer Unit, Anesthetic Machine maintenance.
    • Set up and prepare for surgery labs
    • Rotate surgery packs and check for expired packs
    • Keep gowns, drapes in appropriate aseptic condition
    • Manage inventory of surgery supplies

In the area of Kennels

    • Daily patient management including Avimark and written medical records, vaccinations, HW prevention, flea control.
    • Monitor food usage and maintain inventory of food and cat litter and coordinate relationship with Heartland Inc.
    • Daily kennel inspections and work with weekly student kennel groups to provide appropriate animal care
    • Control temperature and humidity in animal areas
    • Be aware of and in compliance with IACUC protocols
    • Be the initial faculty contact for student concerns with animal health or injury and then triage with student to decide if DVM care or alert is warranted.
    • Coordinate animal care on snow days with dorm and apartment students.
    • Oversee animal adoption applications and coordinate meet and greets and adoption release appointments with new owners.
    • Coordinate with local shelters and USDA breeder to ensure program animal availability
    • Maintain the kennel building facilities and prepare for USDA inspections
    • Maintain USDA intake and adoption records and prepare for semi-annual inspections.

In the area of the Treatment Room

    • Maintain Oxygen supply with vendor
    • Complete quality control on CBC and Chemistry machine, autoclave, ECG, Warming Equipment, and Anesthetic Machines
    • Set-up for labs for Companion Animal, A&P, VHI, VHII, Clinical Pathology I, Clinical Pathology II, Large Animal and Lab Animal
    • Manage student Surgery Skills Sign-Up
    • Manage inventory and expired products. Order required medications/vaccines/anesthetics to be prepared for patient needs.
    • Maintain crash cart
    • Adhere to OSHA guidelines and maintain SDS sheets for program medication and supplies

In the Classroom and Office area

    • Assist in grading and Canvas LMS management
    • Salthouse Essential Skills List management with students
    • Assist in Lab Practical Finals
    • Participate in Vet Tech Club activities and organization (ex. calendar sales, T-shirt orders, Vet Tech Week Activities, Dog Washes etc.)
    • Organize, plan and implement FFA Vet Science Contest
    • Participate in Department Activities and events when possible.  (ex. fundraising, Aggie Day, Roughrider Scholarship Rodeo, Ag Division meetings, Show-Me-Crowder, Foundation Dinner, etc.)
    • Prepare students for VTNE success
    • Keep CE hours current and maintain a current license with the MVMB including Fear Free and BLS/ALS CPR training
    • Attend AVTE Conference, MVTA Conference annually and supervise student attendance
    • Any other duties or tasks as required by Veterinary Technology Program

In the Community and Recruitment

    • Participate in student recruitment efforts for the Veterinary Technology Program (ex. Career fairs, community events, Crowder College outreach activities, Newton County Fair)
    • Give prospective students tour of program and discuss program admissions.
    • Assist in managing program social media presence
    • Share adoption information with website coordinator and share animals on PetFinder.com

 

Learning is the key to human growth and development. The primary function of employees at Crowder College is to help Crowder students maximize their learning. To help our students be successful, employees are expected to

  •       Devote full time and energy to maximize student learning outcomes.

  •       Continue learning through professional development activities.

  •       Be role models for learning behavior.

  •       Include students in all facets of instruction, guidance, and academic excellence.

  •       Maintain confidential relationships with respect to student information.

  •       Respect student thought.

  •       Adhere to student learning outcomes and program outcomes listed in the institutional syllabus of courses taught.

  •       Submit required reports by provided deadlines.

  •       Support Crowder College activities.

  •       Perform departmental and divisional responsibilities as assigned

  •       Schedule no more than one week’s worth of absences for school business, school activities, or personal days per semester. 

 

Instructor

            Be the Primary Instructor for the following classes:

=         Spring Semester:

                                                           i.      ANSC180  01 Intro To Veterinary Science  2 credits

                                                           ii.      ANSC189 02 Intro To Veterinary Science  2 credits

                                                           iii.      VETC 230 01  Lab Animal and Avian  2 credits

                                                           iv.      VETC 250 01  Clinical Pathology II 3 credits

=         Fall Semester:

                                                           i.      ANSC 180 Intro To Veterinary Science 2 credits

                                                           ii.      ANSC140-01 Companion Animal Technology 3 credits

                                                           iii.      ANSC140-02 Companion Animal Technology 3 credits

             Be the Secondary Lab Assistant for the following classes:

=         Spring Semester:

                                                           i.      VETC 120-01Vet Hospital I Lab

                                                           ii.      VETC 120-02 Vet Hospital I Lab

                                                           iii.      VETC 130 01 Clinical Pathology I Lab

                                                           iv.      VETC 130- 02 Clinical Pathology II Lab

                                                           v.      VETC 263-Large Animal Medicine/Surgery

=         Fall Semester:

                                                           i.      VETC 180 Anatomy and Physiology

                                                           ii.      VETC 280 Radiology

                                                           iii.      VETC 220-01 Vet Hospital II

                                                           iv.      VETC 220-02 Vet Hospital II

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with an active Missouri license (or be eligible for and prepared to obtain an active Missouri RVT license) who is a graduate from an AVMA accredited program

     

  • Minimum of five (5) years of Veterinary Practice Experience

     

  • Associate Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology is required    but a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred

     

  • Experience in teaching preferred. 

     

  • Experience in development of materials for Internet-delivered instruction preferred.

     

  • Excellent communication skills as evidenced by successful teaching experience or a significant level of presentation experience before groups is desired.

     

  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement responsibilities effectively. 

  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with          students, faculty, other professionals, staff, and the public. 

  

Information Technology Abilities required: 

  • Ability to operate a personal computer using the Windows environment. 

     

  • Ability to understand operating a personal computer within the Crowder College network environment. 

     

  • Ability to use E-mail.

     

  • Ability to perform basic Jenzabar/MY Crowder functions.

     

  • Ability to perform basic word processing using MS Word.

     

  • Ability to perform basic spreadsheet functions using MS Excel.

     

  • Ability to perform basic presentation functions using MS PowerPoint.

     

  • Ability to use learning management systems for instruction (currently using Canvas)

Location

Crowder College

601 Laclede Avenue

Neosho, MO 64850 

Contact
Rebecca Denison
4174555726
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