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45657C71-117B-4CE8-9064-414C4D8DBD11
Created
Jun 25, 2026 7:53pm
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Veterinarian - Substitute Instructor Location: Aurora, CO | Campus: On-Site Type: Substitute (As-Needed Basis) Compensation: $45.39 - $56.74 per hour
Veterinarian - Substitute Instructor
Location: Aurora, CO | Campus: On-Site
Type: Substitute (As-Needed Basis)
Compensation: $45.39 - $56.74 per hour
Job Summary
The Veterinarian - Substitute Instructor provides high-quality instructional coverage and ensures the effective delivery of the Veterinary Technician program curriculum during regular faculty absences. This role is essential for maintaining standard classroom and lab continuity, ensuring student safety, and upholding animal care standards in compliance with AVMA, USDA, and IACUC regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instruction & Student Development (Primary Focus)
Classroom & Lab Coverage: Step in to deliver scheduled lectures, execute established lesson plans, and conduct practical clinical demonstrations in lab settings.
Competency Assessment: Monitor and assess student progress during hands-on labs, signing off on skill-level checklists and lab competencies.
Academic Support: Mentor students individually during coverage shifts to support their clinical skill development and ensure learning objectives are met.
Safety Enforcement: Enforce all strict safety, OSHA, and sanitation protocols in the classroom, laboratory, and animal handling environments.
Medical Care & Compliance (As Needed During Coverage)
Attending Veterinarian Coverage: Serve as the temporary "Attending Veterinarian" for the program's animals when covering primary faculty shifts.
Patient Oversight: Make necessary medical decisions for program patients during assignment, including diagnosing conditions, performing surgical/medical procedures, and developing treatment plans.
Diagnostics & Records: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; ensure all medical records updated during your shift fully comply with AVMA, USDA, and IACUC standards.
Controlled Substances: Assist in maintaining full compliance with DEA licensing standards and meticulously document any controlled substance log entries during coverage.
Program Administration
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student records for covered sessions, including daily attendance and grades.
Collaboration: Communicate effectively with the primary program faculty, Program Director, or campus leadership regarding student performance, attendance concerns, or lab supply needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Current and active state licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a practicing veterinarian in a clinical, hospital, or shelter environment.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to adapt quickly to different classroom environments.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Office) and visual presentation tools.
Compensation & Benefits
Hiring Range: $45.39 - $56.74 per hour.
Flexibility: An as-needed, flexible schedule (up to 10 hours per week) ideal for practicing veterinarians looking for a supplemental academic role.
Perks: Colorado Paid Sick Leave and access to the Employee Discount Program.
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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.
In 2015, Fred Freedman became Pima Medical’s President and Chief Executive Officer after serving the college as Chief Operating Officer. He has been with Pima Medical since June of 2000. He’s leading Pima Medical into the future, with growth, innovation and a keen eye on what healthcare providers need in great employees. We encourage you to become part of the Pima Medical Institute family, where you can help make a difference in the lives of our students today and educate future professionals.
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