Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Required

Direct the educational activities of the Veterinary Nursing Programs. Develop and manage the approved curriculum and design teaching schedule. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise the activities of the veterinary nursing staff. Evaluate the faculty. Prepare teaching assignments. 
• Determine, establish and implement veterinary nursing department goals. 
• Consistently monitor student success rates.  Implement plan and meet with students to reduce student withdrawals. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program. 
• Monitor expenditures and keep to the department budget. 
• Coordinate and arrange for educational workshops and in services for didactic and clinical faculty. Prepare didactic instruction to include course and lab objectives. 
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts. 
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs. 
• Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress. Coordinate with site supervisors to ensure clinical education is effective. 
• Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design. Evaluate course content and review new texts. Collaborate with administration in the design and implementation of the veterinary nursing program. 
• Maintain all American Veterinary Medical Association records and prepare annual reports. Prepare self study reports for necessary accreditation.  
• Perform functions of a Veterinary Nursing instructor. Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists. 
• Plan and conduct department staff and semiannual Advisory Board meetings. 
• Order supplies and maintain equipment as needed. 

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.