Veterinary Clinical Skills Training Laboratory Coordinator

Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.

We are seeking candidates for an open position as the college's Veterinary Clinical Skills Training Laboratory Coordinator. This newly created position will support the educational mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine by serving as a Veterinary Technician and Educational Program Coordinator assigned to the Clinical Skills Teaching Laboratory. Unlike traditional technician roles focused on direct patient care, this role is primarily instructional, organizational, and logistical in nature. The technician supports faculty and student learning through instructional assistance, lab space organization, maintenance of teaching models, inventory control, and scheduling coordination. The employee plays a key role in preparing and maintaining a high-functioning educational space that promotes student skill development in a simulated clinical environment. Typical responsibilities for this position will include:

• Provide instructional support to the clinical skills laboratory:
  • Assist faculty and students during clinical skills labs by demonstrating techniques, preparing equipment, and supporting hands-on learning.
  • Offer technical guidance to students during practice sessions to ensure safety and learning objectives are met.
  • Provide administrative, logistical, and instructional support to the Clinical Skills Faculty Coordinator.
  • Support students with requests for additional training or support in practice and mastery of clinical skills.
• Manage facility logistics, scheduling, maintenance, and cleaning:
  • Coordinate room usage and maintain the clinical skills lab schedule in collaboration with faculty and course coordinators.
  • Ensure space is prepared before and reset after instructional sessions.
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the lab space.
  • Perform routine equipment checks and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
• Oversee model and equipment development as well as inventory and supply management:
  • Assist with the maintenance and improvement of existing models (e.g., IV arms, intubation mannequins) and contribute to brainstorming and prototyping new training tools to enhance student learning.
  • Monitor, order, restock, and organize inventory including surgical instruments, practice materials, consumables, and teaching aids.
  • Track usage and anticipate future needs based on course calendars.
• Effectively collaborate with others in the College of Veterinary Medicine and perform administrative tasks and responsibilities:
  • Work with the Clinical Skills Faculty Coordinator, the Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, other members of the Student Affairs office, and faculty and staff within the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Supervise and mentor veterinary students, student workers, or volunteers during laboratory sessions or work-study assignments.
  • Participate in team meetings, training, and documentation related to safety protocols, instructional plans, and lab operations.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of lab operations.
• Review literature and stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices in veterinary clinical skills training and instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Typical hours will be normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
• Licensure or certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, or LVT, depending on state).
• At least 2 years of experience in a clinical or academic veterinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to handle, maintain, and troubleshoot veterinary equipment and supplies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience may be substituted in lieu of education. The equivalent to a bachelor's degree is 4 years of experience.

Salary Range: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Educational Program Coordinator II
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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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