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Bellingham Technical College has an opening for a part-time Veterinary Technician (or board-qualified graduate of a certified Veterinary Technician Program) for the Veterinary Technician Program for the upcoming quarter April-June 2024 and the following academic year, Fall 2024 - Spring 2025. This is a part-time temporary hourly assignment that follows the academic calendar. Hours vary and will typically be between 0-16 hours per week. This position reports to the Program Dean, with direction from the program Instructors. Temporary assignments are on an as needed basis and dependent upon college and program need. 

Position Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL:

Know and be able to demonstrate the required lab practice, assessment or skill for each module of the curriculum which may include small animal, pocket pet or large animal species;

Ensure that the quality and quantity of instruction provided in the lab setting is consistent with the stated objectives of the college and industry; set up lab components, tests and equipment for various courses; and maintain laboratory equipment and supply inventories;

Verify student competence in the cognitive, affective and psychomotor domains as directed by State Law, the curriculum under the direction of the program coordinator;

Maintain the laboratory to standards that are both OSHA and AVMA compliant;

In a teaching and coaching environment, demonstrate with proficiency microscope and lab skills to include:  microbiology, hematology, cytology and clinical chemistry evaluations;

Assist in reviewing and evaluating the quality of technical skills and animal handling rendered by the veterinary technician student in the lab, field trip and clinical setting; Assist in monitoring and documenting student performance;

Minimum Qualifications:

A Veterinary Technician who is a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technician program or board-qualified graduate of a certified Veterinary Technician Program with a minimum of three years veterinary clinical experience. Applicant must have current knowledge of veterinary technology and assistant theory and applications. Computer skills and use of internet is required. Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work with diverse student populations is required.

Any offer of employment is contingent on passing a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years veterinary clinical experience and with current training or teaching experience, and/or supervisory experience in the field of veterinary medicine. Active LVT license in the State of Washington

Physical Working Environment:

Requires ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time (up to 3 hours); walking, stooping, bending, twisting and lifting moderate to heavy weight unassisted; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment; working at a computer; wear surgical attire and lead aprons; must be able to distinguish colors, have good manual dexterity, and have good visual acuity and depth perception in order to perform tasks requiring precision and dexterity. Must be able to perform drug calculations accurately.

Compensation and Work Schedule:

Effective July 1, 2023, the pay rate for a Licensed Veterinary Technician is $25.93 per hour and the pay rate for an unlicensed Veterinary Technician is $22.15 per hour.

Additional benefits include some paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program.

Potential flexible schedule; No additional benefits.

This is a temporary, hourly assignment.  Work schedule will vary and hours worked are typically betwee