Veterinarian DVM Full Time/Part Time Instructor for Veterinary Technician Program

Midwest Institute • Full-time • Earth City, Missouri, United States • USD $43.72k - USD $62.98k / year • 3m ago

About Us:
Midwest Institute is a private college in St. Louis established in 1965 and proudly AVMA-CVTEA accredited. We are committed to excellence in veterinary technician education and preparing graduates to meet the high standards of the veterinary field. Our hands-on, skills-focused Veterinary Technician AOS Program is designed to prepare students for real-world success.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated, licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to join our program as a Veterinarian Instructor . This unique position offers the opportunity to lead and inspire future veterinary technicians while ensuring the program remains in full compliance with CVTEA accreditation standards.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the existing instructional team and play a vital role in program oversight, student skill development, and institutional leadership. This is a highly rewarding teaching opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about education and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging classroom, lab, and clinical instruction in accordance with CVTEA essential skills requirements.
Work with Program Director, maintaining compliance with AVMA-CVTEA policies and guidelines, including curriculum oversight, documentation, and accreditation reports.
Supervise and evaluate faculty, ensuring effective instruction and support of student learning outcomes.
Provide leadership in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Serve as a role model and mentor to students, promoting professionalism, compassion, and technical competence.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports required by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Participate in faculty meetings, professional development activities, and institutional events.

Required Qualifications:

Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in the state of Missouri (or eligible for licensure).
Current DEA license.
Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine.
Demonstrated knowledge of small animal veterinary medicine; large animal experience is a plus but not required.
Passion for education with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Enthusiastic, approachable, and student-centered teaching philosophy.
Familiarity with CVTEA essential skills and accreditation processes (or willingness to learn).

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching or academic leadership experience.
Experience in both small and large animal medicine.
Previous involvement with program accreditation or curriculum development.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to veterinary education.
Shape the future of the profession by mentoring the next generation of veterinary technicians.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to innovate, lead, and grow professionally in a respected institution.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person