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5305DBC6-C58D-4D5D-8CD4-C9EF6FB3BAB7
Created
Jul 9, 2026 3:54pm
Location
Houston, Texas
Veterinary (DVM) - Veterinary Technician Instructor (Full-Time) Location: Houston, TX | Campus: On-Site Type: Full-Time Compensation: $44.00 - $56.75 per hour
Veterinary Technician Instructor (DVM)
Houston, TX | On-Site | Veterinary Technician Program $44.00 - $56.75 per hour | Full-Time
Clinical Expertise Meets Education
Pima Medical Institute is seeking a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to join our Houston campus as a Full-Time Veterinary Technician Instructor. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to stay clinically active while shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals in a supportive, low-stress academic environment.
You will serve as both an instructor and the campus's Attending Veterinarian, providing medical oversight for program animals, ensuring compliance with AVMA and USDA standards, and guiding students through hands-on learning that mirrors real clinical practice.
Why Join Pima Medical Institute?
Competitive Pay: $44.00 - $56.75 per hour
Professional Support: Paid professional dues, DEA licensure support, and CE allowance
Work-Life Balance: Predictable full-time schedule with no emergency shifts or on-call hours
Employee Ownership: ESOP participation and 401(k) with a 10% employer match (hours-worked requirements apply)
Meaningful Impact: Directly influence the quality of veterinary nursing and patient care in the Houston community
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Medical Oversight
Attending Veterinarian - Serve as the Attending Veterinarian and participate in all IACUC meetings.
Patient Care - Examine program animals, review diagnostics, and communicate findings to rescue partners.
Medical Decision-Making - Provide final medical decisions and perform necessary medical procedures.
DEA & Compliance - Maintain DEA licensure and controlled substance logs, including supply levels and expiration tracking.
Regulatory Standards - Ensure medical records meet AVMA and USDA requirements.
Instructional Excellence
Classroom & Lab Instruction - Prepare and deliver lectures, demonstrations, and daily lesson plans.
Competency Tracking - Monitor hands-on lab competencies and confirm student skill levels.
Student Success - Maintain an 80% student success rate and implement retention plans when needed.
Academic Administration - Maintain accurate grades, prepare final evaluations, and coordinate with Student Services on attendance concerns.
Community Engagement - Arrange guest speakers, field trips, and clinic/hospital visits.
Externship Support - Assist with externship coordination as needed.
Safety & Professionalism - Monitor students in lab settings and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
Who You Are
Clinically Skilled: Able to demonstrate anesthesia machines, monitors, surgical equipment, and restraint techniques.
Student-Focused: Skilled at evaluating student performance and adapting instruction to adult learners.
Strong Communicator: Effective verbal and written communication with students, faculty, and rescue partners.
Physically Capable: Able to safely demonstrate lifting and restraint required of veterinary nurses.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
Must graduate with a degree certifying Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Licensed Veterinarian in the state in which the campus is located.
Three (3) years of experience as a DVM in a clinic, hospital or shelter environment.
Must hold current license, certification or other designation as required by local, state or federal laws to work in the field.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills with experience in basic word processing and spreadsheet documents. Experience with visual computer presentation preferred.
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Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972 when Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, brought to life their dream of providing quality medical career education. They opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona, preparing students to become nursing assistants. Eventually Richard Luebke Jr. and Mark Luebke took the helm, introducing more programs and opening additional campus locations to meet the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals.
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