A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
Career-Technical Education Teacher - Veterinary Assisting
Lake County School District (FL)
Lake Technical College - Eustis, Florida This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education, and Lake County School District (FL)
Job Details
Job ID:
5909341
Application Deadline:
Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Job Description:
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Additional Job Information
Lake Technical College
About the Role
Are you an experienced veterinary professional passionate about shaping the future of animal care? Lake Technical College is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assisting Instructor to teach, mentor, and prepare students for rewarding careers in veterinary medicine. You will deliver hands-on clinical training, classroom instruction, and real-world skills at our Tavares, FL instructional site.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging curriculum covering animal nursing, restraint, pharmacology, surgical assisting, laboratory procedures, and clinical safety.
Maintain a safe, fully equipped, hands-on veterinary lab environment.
Evaluate student performance through practical clinical assessments and written coursework.
Guide students toward industry certifications and career readiness.
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in veterinary care (required).
Certifications:
DVM, CVA, CVT, LVT, or RVT credential preferred.
Teaching:
Prior instructional or training experience is a plus, but strong clinical expertise and a passion for mentoring are most critical.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting Salary:
$52,000
Schedule:
Full-time, 206-day academic contract with summers and built-in school holidays off.
Retirement:
Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension and investment plan options.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, and optional dental and vision coverage, and life insurance options.
If you have additional questions about the position, please reach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.
Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.
Notes:
(1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2) In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Veterans' Preference Information
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application before submitting, in order for the district to consider your request.
The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
