Veterinary Education Instructor

**Location**: SPCA College of Animal Welfare - Dartmouth, NS

**Job Type**: Permanent full-time; Open to part-time arrangements
**Compensation**: Negotiated based on qualifications and experience
**Start date**:As soon as available

The Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join us as a **Veterinary Education Instructor** to teach and inspire the next generation of Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians This amazing opportunity to share knowledge and experience would be perfectly suited for someone with an interest in education, experience in animal care, and a passion for working with animals as well as people.

The Veterinary Education Instructor works as a part of the faculty team to deliver an established curriculum and provide a high-quality and interactive education experience at the College of Animal Welfare. See below for more information about the college.

While we are looking to fill this position in a full-time capacity, we are also considering qualified applicants that are interested in exploring this position as a part-time opportunity.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**
- Deliver established curriculum in classroom and hands-on settings
- Participate in development and research for the program and curriculum
- Ensure all students are being educated in accordance with program policies
- Evaluate individual students in a constructive manner, provide feedback and serve students equitably
- Effective classroom management
- Maintain student academic records
- Help to organize guest speaker and field trips for students in the program
- Develop and/or modify lectures, presentations, labs, and lesson plans as necessary
- Collaborate with faculty team with ongoing projects and program development
- Seek out continuing education opportunities related to delivering curriculum, adult education, advances in veterinary medicine and related fields.

**Qualifications**
- 5 years minimum of practical experience as a RVT or VA
- Applicants must be in good standing with provincial regulatory associations
- Experience training and mentoring others in an education or workplace setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including giving presentations
- Enthusiasm for teaching and education
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Collaborative attitude in working with others
- Experience in customer service would be considered an asset, especially in an animal care setting

**What We Offer**
- A reliable schedule - **with no evenings and weekends**
- Instructor Certification Program training
- Paid dues for EVTA and NSVMA
- Fear Free Membership and Veterinary Certifications
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Dental and health benefits including Teladoc telemedicine service
- RRSP matching contributions
- SPCA Employee discount for veterinary services, pet food, and at our thrift stores

**About the Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare**

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Nova Scotia SPCA, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you in good standing with your provincial regulatory association?

**Experience**:

- Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant: 3 years (preferred)
- demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person