Veterinary Technician Instructor (DVM) - Full-time

Veterinary Technology Instructor / Attending Veterinarian (DVM)

Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site

Schedule: Monday – Friday (No Evenings, No Weekends, No Emergency On-Call)

Compensation: $47.45 – $59.32 per hour

Position Summary

Love veterinary medicine—but not the 10-hour clinical days or back-to-back appointment pressure? Transfer your clinical knowledge and surgical expertise into education! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate Veterinary Technology Educator / DVM to join our San Marcos campus faculty team.

In this rewarding full-time role, you will split your time between engaging didactic classroom instruction and hands-on surgical teaching (spay, neuter, dental, and soft tissue procedures). Enjoy a predictable Monday-through-Friday schedule with real work-life balance, zero production pressure, no client estimate arguments, and no emergency on-call shifts while shaping the next generation of veterinary technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical & Clinical Teaching:

• Surgical Demonstrations: Perform live surgeries (spay, neuter, dental, and soft tissue procedures) as teaching demonstrations for veterinary technology students.

• Laboratory Supervision: Supervise and coach students during surgical labs, monitoring proper anesthesia, sterile technique, patient recovery, and safety protocols.

• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain surgical logs, medical records, and teaching documentation in accordance with California veterinary state board standards and AVMA CVTEA requirements.

Didactic Instruction & Student Mentorship:

• Classroom Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lectures and practical demonstrations using an established curriculum.

• Academic Evaluation: Evaluate student skill competencies, grade assignments promptly, and maintain accurate course records in CampusNexus.

• Retention & Coaching: Monitor student attendance, track academic performance, implement retention strategies to maintain an 80%+ student success rate, and mentor future professionals.

Administrative & Campus Engagement:

• Recordkeeping: Monitor daily attendance and maintain required documentation for student files.

• Program Enrichment: Coordinate guest speakers, community service outings, and visits to regional veterinary hospitals; assist with supply and equipment inventory as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California (VMB).

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical occupational experience as a DVM, including hands-on surgical experience.

• Technical Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer applications.

• No prior teaching experience required—we provide complete training through our PMI Methods Program!

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Hiring Range: $47.45 to $59.32 per hour.

• Schedule: Full-Time (Monday – Friday; predictable day shifts with no weekends or emergency calls).

• Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—earn equity in the company as an employee-owner.

• Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.

• Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Financial Protection: Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, HSA, and FSA options.

• Work-Life & Growth: California Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness Program rewards.