Teaching laboratory sessions and lectures in a variety of subjects in the Veterinary Technology onsite program to meet the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association curriculum standards and accreditation.
Responsibilities include
- Preparing and delivering lecture and laboratory material as chosen by the chair and coordinators
- Continually developing course materials to maintain current and relevant
- Assessing student abilities (theory and practical)
- Mentoring students
- Supervising practicums/externships
- Evaluation of students which includes fostering critical thinking & problem-solving skills
- Open Communication with students, Onsite faculty, Open Learning faculty and program assistant
- Ensure that the most up to date medical information/technology is included
- Includes grading and posting of grades
- Ensuring students have completed the essential skills associated with any courses and have signed off the essential skill
Service Duties
- DVM care for animals housed at TRU both on-campus (dogs, cats, rodents) and at the TRU farm (horses, llamas, sheep, goats, cattle and chickens)
- Actively participate in department faculty meetings
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS *
DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or equivalent
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in British Columbia
Experience teaching in an AHT/VT program an asset
Experience with large animals an asset
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience in small animals within the last 10 years.