Instructional Specialist, Anesthesia Focus (Oro Valley, AZ)

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Instructional Specialist to support the instruction and delivery of Clinical Anesthesia, Surgery, and Surgical Simulation laboratories. This position also provides instructional and operational support for Clinical Skills, Selectives, and other courses based on curriculum and course offerings each semester. The successful candidate uses a student-centered approach to teach and assess professional competencies, including safe animal handling and restraint, physical examination, venipuncture, intravenous catheterization, in-house diagnostic testing, and anesthetic planning, induction, maintenance, and recovery. The position also supports surgical patient care, including diagnostics, anesthesia administration and monitoring, surgical assistance, and postoperative care and recovery.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Supports live animal surgery course through preparing surgical lab sessions, providing intra/peri-operative surgical patient care including induction, maintenance and recovery from anesthesia, and supporting veterinary student learning through direct instruction of anesthetic skills and concepts.
• Prepares and assembles surgical supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures at multiple surgical sites. Performs scheduled maintenance of equipment at appropriate intervals.
• Supports Clinical Skills course in preparations/breakdown of labs, providing student and faculty support during lab including direct instruction of students.
• Maintains teaching models, learning spaces and equipment.
• Provides direct instruction of veterinary anesthesia and surgery related skills in simulation scenarios and skills labs.
• Prepares supplies and equipment for simulation labs.
• Constructs, maintains and repairs simulation technology and equipment.
• Provides additional student support through office hours, collaborations and direct instruction.
• Collaborates with faculty on projects and initiatives.
• Assists with other operational logistics within the college including events, tours and daily operations.
• Participates in team meetings, trainings and continuing education events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Veterinary anesthetic knowledge with ability to recognize and respond to abnormal patient physiological parameters under anesthesia.
• Patience with ability to stay calm under pressure and help guide students during high stakes situations.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
• Team-oriented.
• Attention to fine-detail.
• Veterinary anesthetic knowledge with ability to recognize and respond to abnormal patient physiological parameters under anesthesia.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands:

• Ability to lift, move, and transport items as required for laboratory and instructional activities.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform duties in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work in extreme heat, including temperatures exceeding 10vet me0F for extended periods.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, such as teaching experience, either at an academic teaching hospital or in clinical practice, overseeing pre-vet shadows, externs, interns, or residents, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) certification or equivalent.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.
• Fear Free certification.