Academic Veterinary Technician I

Academic Veterinary Technician I Requisition ID: 2026-10344 # of Openings: 3 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Health and Medical Professions Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: College of Veterinary Medicine Department: Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits Overview The Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team as an Academic Veterinary Technician I. This individual will use their extensive experience as a veterinary technician to support the educational goals of the veterinary school and/or other veterinary professional programs and instruct veterinary students and/or other veterinary professionals. They will assist with hands-on teaching labs and other simulated or live animal experiences. They may assist with developing curricula, preparing relevant content and materials, and organize, deliver, and/or facilitate classes, labs, conferences, trainings, and student live animal experiences. Responsibilities Clinical skills curriculum prep/development duties - 15% * Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable IACUC protocols for clinical skills laboratories * Ensure all course content and teaching methods align with the latest academic standards and best practices Student Mentoring Duties - 35% * Serve as a team instructor in assigned courses in the CVM * As part of a team, implement and deliver the clinical skills course series, ensuring that students master essential new graduate competencies related to veterinary clinical skills * Mentor and guide students, providing feedback and support to enhance their learning experience * Assess and evaluate student performance, maintaining accurate records and providing constructive feedback * Serve as a student club advisor Preparation/Set up/Clean Up/Animal Care Duties - 50% * Assist with the implementation of a clinical skills curriculum for veterinary students in years 1-3, focusing on practical and hands-on training * Support instruction with the development, maintenance, and application of simulated clinical skills teaching models (i.e., fabricate models, etc.) * Collaborate with staff and faculty members to integrate clinical skills training with theoretical coursework * Organize, prepare for, set-up, and participate in laboratory sessions and simulation exercises; and then perform post-activity duties including cleaning and storage of teaching materials, etc. * Assist with other clinical, live animal, and simulated learning experiences as directed * Be responsible for, along with other veterinary technicians, for the care of animals housed in the veterinary hospital for live animal teaching experiences * Fill other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * Completion of an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technician training program OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience * Credentialed as a licensed, registered, or certified veterinary technician OR eligible to become credentialed due to a least 3 years'... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).