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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$110,344 / year median in Indiana
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary:
Caris College is committed to providing a dynamic, student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for success in modern veterinary practice. The Veterinarian Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction within the Veterinary Assistant and/or Veterinary Technician programs while fostering engagement, professional growth, and clinical competence. This position supports curriculum implementation, student retention, skills competency development, and compliance with accreditation standards. The instructor serves as a mentor, educator, and professional role model while maintaining strong collaboration with program leadership and clinical partners.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum in alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards (ABHES and future
AVMA - CVTEA
alignment).- Demonstrates a service-minded attitude and models the Company's expected behaviors (core values) on a daily basis with students, colleagues and employers.
- Maintains a positive attitude in being flexible and adapting to individual student learning needs.
- Effectively translates subject matter expertise to engage and educate students through active learning.
- Creates a two-way learning partnership by encouraging student accountability as part of the educational process. Students are encouraged to seek the instructor's help and the instructor will be available and willing to provide extra assistance for students experiencing difficulty.
- Maintains "ownership" of student attendance and proactively maintains contact with students.
- Prepares weekly lesson plans inclusive of learning activities that stimulate student involvement, encourage reflection and critical thinking, and take into consideration different learning styles.
- Provides each student with a course syllabus that includes course objectives that include student learning outcomes, learning activities to achieve those objectives, methods of evaluation and attendance requirements at the beginning of the course. The instructor will review the syllabus in its entirety and address any student questions regarding the information communicated.
- Relates to students in a fair, courteous and professional manner. Encourages students to maintain professional/appropriate dress and behavior in accordance with Caris College Student Code of Conduct Policy.
- Ensures timeliness, fairness, and consistency in grading and evaluation of student work in support of Company policies.
- Actively participates in the evaluation of program/course materials to include recommendations for course revisions, selection of textbooks and other teaching aids, and development of curricula as needed.
- Utilizes approved textbooks and supports the material with well-defined lesson plans that include pertinent examples and exercises with practical applications.
- Maintains current knowledge of adult learning methodologies, new classroom technologies and industry/healthcare standards through continuing education, such as external development opportunities, in- service activities, membership in professional organizations, and reading of current professional periodicals, incorporating this knowledge into the learning environment.
- Attends and actively participates in all scheduled in-services, meetings and completes assigned independent study modules to maintain faculty development requirements.
- Maintains a safe learning environment by ensuring that students and staff use supplies and equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and clean up after completing class.
- Completes reports as required by the Program Director in an accurate and timely manner.
- Submits supplies and equipment requests to the Program Director in a timely fashion.
- Proactively initiates appropriate actions to re-engage and retain at-risk students.
- Demonstrates collaboration and maintains a "team player" appreciation for functional accountabilities and priorities at the campus outside of Academics.
- Takes ownership of the classroom resources, tools and supplies to ensure that ongoing needs are addressed in a timely manner.
- Maintains positive communications with students concerning administrative and school policies and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of teaching methods, curriculum, and education programs.
- Teaching and facilitation skills.
- Ability to teach and control the behavior of students.
- Knowledge of academic and/or vocational education curricula.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant current education methodologies and techniques.
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods during labs.
- Ability to lift and move light to moderate equipment.
- Manual dexterity sufficient for demonstrating clinical procedures.
- Visual and auditory acuity necessary for classroom and lab instruction.
- May be susceptible to eyestrain, back discomfort, and hand/wrist problems due to long periods working on a computer.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an AVMA - accredited institution.
- Active veterinary license in the state of Kentucky or Indiana
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in the veterinary field
- Teaching experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, and other computer skills