Veterinary Clinical Skills Program Manager

Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Carey Warner, carey.warner@okstate.edu Work Schedule M-F, 8am-5pm Appointment Length Regular Continuous / Until Further Notice Hiring Range $70,000 - $130,000 Priority Application Date Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. About this Position The Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine is requesting applications for the position of Veterinary Clinical Program Manager. This position is reserved for an experienced registered veterinary technician with substantial evidence for expertise in veterinary education as well as large and small animal clinical skills. This position will work alongside the Director of the Clinical Skills Program to plan, organize, and develop the clinical skills curriculum in the DVM program. This position includes clinical skills laboratory session management, a substantial role in teaching and assessment of DVM students. In addition, the Program Manager will ensure instructional coverage of clinical skills labs, maintain adequate inventory, maintain well-functioning instructional tools, and coordinate the day-to-day activities associated with the clinical skills portion of the program. This position may also include assistance for faculty in educational research projects, development of low-fidelity clinical skills models, and creative approaches to developing skills in DVM students with and without live animals. Required Qualifications Associate's An associate's degree and Registered Veterinary Technician, with minimum 5 years’ experience and with up-to-date Oklahoma licensure or expectation to obtain licensure through the Oklahoma State Board of Examiner’s technician certifying exam, is required within 120 days of hire. The successful candidate must provide evidence of expertise in both large and small animal clinical skills as well as evidence of proficiency in veterinary education and assessment of learners. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Experience in both large and small animal technical skills is required, including, but not limited to, administration of vaccines / medication, placement of catheters, suturing, application of bandages and casts, EKG, ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging modalities, anesthetic induction and maintenance, medical math, animal handling and husbandry, and excellent overall patient care. Demonstrate leadership of a team through excellent communication, delegating tasks, enthusiasm for the content, creativity, and critical thinking; Evidence for proficiency in both large and small animal clinical skills; Effective teaching, feedback, and assessment ability; Excellent organizational skills and inventory management. The successful candidate must be independent, self-motivated, and able to maintain efficiency in the program. Certifications, Registrations, and / or Licenses : Registered Veterinary Technician or equivalent, with up-to-date Oklahoma licensure or expectation to obtain licensure through the Oklahoma State Board of Examiner’s technician certifying exam within 120 days of hire. Preferred Qualifications Five years’ experience as Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA.