Academic Veterinary Technician 1

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’ experience working as a veterinary technician
• Successful passage of the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) OR eligible to take the VTNE

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching and training experience within a veterinary technician or professional veterinary program
• Specialty certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) or Veterinary Nurse Specialist (VNS) through a specialty recognized by the National Association of Veterinary. Technicians in America (NAVTA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstration of successful working as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for veterinary education and commitment to fostering the development of future veterinarians

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

ADA

• Employees work both indoors and outdoors in agricultural environments, exposed to cold and heat
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time
• Regularly required to sit and use repetitive hand motions
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in written communication

College/Department Highlights

The Academic Veterinary Technician will be joining the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at an exciting point of transformation. In 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU. The CVM has received approval through its accrediting agency, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, to admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025, and cohorts of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah. The CVM is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

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