Instructional Assistant, Veterinary Technician - Northcentral Technical College - Wausau, WI

• Provide in-class/clinical laboratory and online assistance with Veterinary Technician courses as directed by instructor.
• Assist with specified student activities and assignments as directed by instructor.
• Assist in reviewing student progress and evaluation/documentation of essential skills.
• Maintain records of student attendance.
• Direct students in the operation of clinic equipment and the use of lab materials.
• Direct students in the safe handling and the proper use of animals in the lab.
• Under direction of the College Veterinarian ensure all medications are administered and properly stored per protocols.
• Follow all AVMA and IACUC guidelines for classroom operation and animal care.
• Assist in monitoring classroom activities and clinical rotations.
• Provide feedback to students during activities.
• Assist in program orientation for new students.
• Assist with scheduling, documentation, and correspondence related to required class activities and proper animal care.
• Assist Students with their learning needs.
• Organize and prepare classrooms and labs for learning activities.
• Operate the required veterinary equipment: Practice Management Software, Survey and Dental Radiograph Equipment, Dental Cleaning Equipment, and Clinical Chemistry and Hematology analyzers.
• Participate in staff and team planning meetings as needed.
• Interact effectively with other NTC teams.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings as available.
• Attend professional meetings, workshops, and conferences as directed.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of instructional materials and equipment and perform minor maintenance of equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Must hold a current Veterinary Technician license from the State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
• 2-5 years of veterinary clinical experience.

Preferred:

• Experience working with large and small animals.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Ability to provide supportive, empathetic learning environment to students.
• Ability to recognize and support instructors’ educational strategies and philosophies successfully
• Ability to deal with sensitive information and confidential data in a manner that does not adversely impact NTC or the Veterinary Technician program.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with administration, faculty and students
• Must be able to pass the Wisconsin criminal background check

Working Activity:

6 to 8 hours: Performing repetitive movements

4 to 5 hours: Bending, grasping, standing, working indoors

1 to 3 hours: Balancing, crawling, driving, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, twisting, walking, working in temperature extremes, working outdoors

Less than 1 hour: Climbing, working at heights

Lifting and Carrying:

Less than 10 pounds: 15 or more repetitions per hour

10 to 20 pounds: 15 or more repetitions per hour

20-50 pounds: 10 – 15 repetitions per hour

50-100 pounds: 1 – 10 repetition(s) per hour

More than 100 pounds with help: Less than 1 repetition per hour

Additional Physical Requirements:

Vision: Adequate with aid to read instructions, labels, documents, computer screens, and differentiate between colors.

Hearing: Adequate with aid to understand oral requests, telephone conversation, and PA systems.

Required Employee Program Safety Training:

AED/CPR, bloodborne pathogen, chemical hygiene, emergency action plan, emergency eye wash, emergency procedure, ergonomics (office/workplace), fire extinguishers, flammable/chemical storage, fume hoods, gas cylinder safety, hazard communication, hazardous waste, hearing conservation, lockout tagout, medical waste, personal protective equipment, radiation safety, slips, trips & falls, and vehicle safety