Lecturer Veterinary Technology

Overview

The Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences (ADVS) at Utah State University invites applications for a Lecturer position with a primary emphasis on hands-on instruction for the Veterinary Technology Associate of Science degree program. This academic year appointment with a 95% teaching and 5% service role is based on USU’s main campus in Logan, Utah. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering practical, skills-based training designed to prepare students for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and for professional practice as credentialed veterinary technicians.

This lecturer position focuses on laboratory and clinical instruction across veterinary technical skills, including companion animal care, nursing techniques, clinical laboratory procedures, animal handling, and large animal clinical activities. The lecturer will also oversee teaching laboratories and instructional clinical spaces and coordinate experiential learning activities with affiliated university facilities.

The program features an innovative hybrid structure, with didactic coursework delivered asynchronously online and hands-on technical instruction conducted in person at multiple sites, including USU’s Logan and Blanding campuses.

The curriculum is designed as a stackable pathway. Students may complete a veterinary assistant certificate at partner institutions and articulate those credits into the A.S. program, and graduates may continue into USU’s B.S. degree in Veterinary Science. USU currently offers the only Veterinary Technology A.S. degree in Utah, underscoring its leadership role in veterinary education statewide.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a growing academic initiative within a rapidly expanding veterinary sciences environment. Utah State University has recently established a new College of Veterinary Medicine, with a state-of-the-art facility scheduled for completion in Summer 2026.

This is a 9-month academic year appointment. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available contingent upon programmatic needs and available funding.

Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Deliver hands-on laboratory and clinical instruction in veterinary technical skills courses.
• Teach and supervise laboratory sections associated with core veterinary technology courses.
• Provide direct instruction in technical competencies such as clinical nursing, laboratory techniques, animal handling, and patient care.
• Assess student skill acquisition using standardized competency-based evaluation methods.
• Mentor and support students in development of clinical skills and professional readiness.

Laboratory and Clinical Instruction Oversight:

• Oversee operation and instructional use of teaching laboratories, including:
• Veterinary Technology Instruction Laboratory
• Veterinary Technology Teaching Clinic
• Anatomy Laboratory
• Veterinary Technology Animal Handling Laboratory
• Coordinate with personnel at university animal units to facilitate large animal instructional activities, including the Utah Agricultural Experiment
• Station Animal Science Farm, Equine Center, and Caine Dairy.

Program Participation:

• Collaborate with program faculty to support curriculum implementation and instructional quality.
• Assist in maintaining instructional materials, laboratory equipment, and clinical teaching resources.
• Contribute to development of hands-on training modules and instructional exercises.

Service:

• Participate in service activities at the department, college, or university level.
• Engage with professional organizations and community partners relevant to veterinary technology education.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Eligible for veterinary technician licensure in Utah.
• Demonstrated expertise in veterinary technical skills and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within Utah for instructional activities.
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience as a veterinary technician in small animal, large animal, or mixed practice.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring veterinary assistants or technicians.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing laboratory or clinical instructional environments.
• Familiarity with competency-based technical skills assessment.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1) Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2) Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

3) 1- to 2-page statement addressing experience in delivering veterinary technical care and support to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

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

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

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, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

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*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025