Veterinary Technology (VTE) Lab Assistant (Pool)

Job Description:

General Statement of Duties:

The individual in this position is tasked with a multifaceted role, encompassing various responsibilities within the Veterinary Technology curriculum. They will assist in delivering the laboratory component of the curriculum, offering support, guidance, and instruction to students during laboratory sessions. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for directly instructing veterinary technology students in specific coursework, competencies, and practical skills during open lab sessions or in cases of laboratory absences. Collaborating closely with primary faculty, they will determine the precise content and objectives for these open lab sessions, ensuring alignment with curriculum requirements and student needs. They will maintain communication with veterinary technology faculty through regular meetings and/or written reports. This entails providing timely feedback on student work and serving as a mentor and role model for professional, ethical, and competent nursing practice. Through these combined efforts, they will contribute to fostering a conducive learning environment that nurtures the development of future nursing professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with primary Veterinary Technology faculty to determine the exact content and objectives to be fulfilled during lab sessions, as well as provide feedback to faculty about student performance post lab or tutoring sessions.
• Assist the primary Veterinary Technology faculty reviewing and evaluating student performance of clinical competencies and laboratory check-offs.
• Supervise open lab time and provide tutoring on specific Veterinary Technology content as needed.
• Offer feedback on psychomotor skills during practice and complete "check-offs" of required veterinary technology competencies.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA/CVTEA accredited program;
• Current Massachusetts certification as a veterinary technician;
• Possess a minimum of two years full time experience in veterinary technology or its' equivalent;
• Evidence of competence in the area of instruction;
• Maintained expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in a community college

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary: $32.00-$42.00 Based on Interval

Employee Status: Part Time
Benefits: No
Hours per Week: Not to exceed 18 hrs
Number of Weeks: Determined by need

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights .

Application Instructions:

Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all Community College students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19. For additional information related to the status of the COVID19 Vaccination Requirement Policy, please visit: https://mwcc.edu/covid/

The following documents are required:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Position is open until filled.

Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).