Position Summary
R.V.T. Coordinator and Instructor to the Veterinary Technology Program plus any other assignments by the division chair and in keeping with the guidelines listed below. Assignments may include off schedule hours.
Essential Job Duties
In the area of Radiology

• Maintain IDEXX software updates and equipment, including routine Quality Control and service.
• Prepare example images for lectures.
• Set-up equipment prior to radiology labs and maintain equipment afterwards.
• Follow IACUC protocol on radiation exposure per patient…
• Complete annual inspections of gowns offsite with Mercy hospital.

• ECG, Pulse Oximetry, End tidal CO2 monitor, Fluid Pump, Oxygen Concentrator, Warmer Unit, Anesthetic Machine maintenance.
• Set up and prepare for surgery labs
• Rotate surgery packs and check for expired packs
• Keep gowns, drapes in appropriate aseptic condition
• Manage inventory of surgery supplies

• Daily patient management including Avimark and written medical records, vaccinations, HW prevention, flea control.
• Monitor food usage and maintain inventory of food and cat litter and coordinate relationship with Heartland Inc.
• Daily kennel inspections and work with weekly student kennel groups to provide appropriate animal care
• Control temperature and humidity in animal areas
• Be aware of and in compliance with IACUC protocols
• Be the initial faculty contact for student concerns with animal health or injury and then triage with student to decide if DVM care or alert is warranted.
• Coordinate animal care on snow days with dorm and apartment students.
• Oversee animal adoption applications and coordinate meet and greets and adoption release appointments with new owners.
• Coordinate with local shelters and USDA breeder to ensure program animal availability
• Maintain the kennel building facilities and prepare for USDA inspections
• Maintain USDA intake and adoption records and prepare for semi-annual inspections.

• Maintain Oxygen supply with vendor
• Complete quality control on CBC and Chemistry machine, autoclave, ECG, Warming Equipment, and Anesthetic Machines
• Set-up for labs for Companion Animal, A&P, VHI, VHII, Clinical Pathology I, Clinical Pathology II, Large Animal and Lab Animal
• Manage student Surgery Skills Sign-Up
• Manage inventory and expired products. Order required medications/vaccines/anesthetics to be prepared for patient needs.
• Maintain crash cart
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines and maintain SDS sheets for program medication and supplies

• Assist in grading and Canvas LMS management
• Salthouse Essential Skills List management with students
• Assist in Lab Practical Finals
• Participate in Vet Tech Club activities and organization (ex. calendar sales, T-shirt orders, Vet Tech Week Activities, Dog Washes etc.)
• Organize, plan and implement FFA Vet Science Contest
• Participate in Department Activities and events when possible.  (ex. fundraising, Aggie Day, Roughrider Scholarship Rodeo, Ag Division meetings, Show-Me-Crowder, Foundation Dinner, etc.)
• Prepare students for VTNE success
• Keep CE hours current and maintain a current license with the MVMB including Fear Free and BLS/ALS CPR training
• Attend AVTE Conference, MVTA Conference annually and supervise student attendance
• Any other duties or tasks as required by Veterinary Technology Program

• Participate in student recruitment efforts for the Veterinary Technology Program (ex. Career fairs, community events, Crowder College outreach activities, Newton County Fair)
• Give prospective students tour of program and discuss program admissions.
• Assist in managing program social media presence
• Share adoption information with website coordinator and share animals on PetFinder.com

• Devote full time and energy to maximize student learning outcomes.
• Continue learning through professional development activities.
• Be role models for learning behavior.
• Include students in all facets of instruction, guidance, and academic excellence.
• Maintain confidential relationships with respect to student information.
• Respect student thought.
• Adhere to student learning outcomes and program outcomes listed in the institutional syllabus of courses taught.
• Submit required reports by provided deadlines.
• Support Crowder College activities.
• Perform departmental and divisional responsibilities as assigned
• Schedule no more than one week’s worth of absences for school business, school activities, or personal days per semester.

• Be the Primary Instructor for the following classes:
• Spring Semester:
  1. ANSC180  01 Intro To Veterinary Science  2 credits
  2. ANSC189 02 Intro To Veterinary Science  2 credits
  3. VETC 230 01  Lab Animal and Avian  2 credits
  4. VETC 250 01  Clinical Pathology II 3 credits

• Fall Semester:
  1. ANSC 180 Intro To Veterinary Science 2 credits
  2. ANSC140-01 Companion Animal Technology 3 credits
  3. ANSC140-02 Companion Animal Technology 3 credits

•             Spring Semester:
  1. VETC 120-01Vet Hospital I Lab
  2. VETC 120-02 Vet Hospital I Lab
  3. VETC 130 01 Clinical Pathology I Lab
  4. VETC 130- 02 Clinical Pathology II Lab
  5. VETC 263-Large Animal Medicine/Surgery

• Fall Semester:
  1. VETC 180 Anatomy and Physiology
  2. VETC 280 Radiology
  3. VETC 220-01 Vet Hospital II
  4. VETC 220-02 Vet Hospital II

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with an active Missouri license (or be eligible for and prepared to obtain an active Missouri RVT license) who is a graduate from an AVMA accredited program
• Minimum of five (5) years of Veterinary Practice Experience
• Associate Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology is required but a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
• Experience in teaching preferred.
• Experience in development of materials for Internet-delivered instruction preferred.
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by successful teaching experience or a significant level of presentation experience before groups is desired.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, other professionals, staff, and the public.
• Information Technology Abilities required:
  • Ability to operate a personal computer using the Windows environment.
  • Ability to understand operating a personal computer within the Crowder College

• Ability to use E-mail.
• Ability to perform basic Jenzabar/MY Crowder functions.
• Ability to perform basic word processing using MS Word.
• Ability to perform basic spreadsheet functions using MS Excel
• Ability to perform basic presentation functions using MS PowerPoint
• Ability to use learning management systems for instruction (currently using Canvas

• Work-Study Students

• Subject to change with any program changes in instruction or facilities
• Generally, works indoors in a standard office environment.
• Normal college working hours but adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work may be required.
• Travel to other instructional sites occasionally required.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally sedentary work but will involve mobility within the campus and various sites.
• Light lifting and physical activities may be required occasionally. 
• Input, access and distribute information using computers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to devise or modify methods or processes to solve specific problems.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including staff, students and the general public, in both written and oral mediums.
• Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a positive manner.