Director of Veterinary Technician Program

Arkansas State University – Beebe, a two-year residential community college associated with the Arkansas State University System, invites applications for a full-time, Director of Veterinary Technician Program to begin August 2023.

ASU-Beebe’s Vet Tech program is the only program in the State of Arkansas. We are a teaching program and do not engage in research.

The successful candidate will provide overall oversight of the Vet Tech Program including curriculum development, facilitation of student learning outcomes in accordance with American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation standards, and supervision of faculty and staff of the Vet Tech Program. This position will be ultimately responsible for the oversight of student learning to prepare graduates to become successful accredited Certified Veterinary Technicians.

Essential Duties:
1. Develop and implement a recruitment plan to have an annual program enrollment of at least 40 students.

2. Teach credit & non-credit Face to Face, Hybrid, Online, Zoom, and Zoom Hybrid course offerings as needed.

3. Demonstrate proficiency and competency in delivery of clinical, pharmacological, and surgical courses of veterinary medicine. Click Here for ASU-Beebe veterinarian technician program website.

4. Develop and implement student curricula in accordance to AVMA standards.

5. Develop and manage classroom protocols in accordance with IACUC and Animal Welfare/Safety Act standards. Teach animal welfare according to AVMA standards and promote student learning in the classroom environment.

6. Represents Arkansas State University-Beebe by developing professional working relationships with the Vet Tech Advisory Board and Veterinarian Associations on a local, state, and national level.

7. Promote student success, learning assessment, and preceptorships in accordance with AVMA standards and licensing.

8. Develops and provides oversight for the maintenance of minimum standards for complete and accurate maintenance of all animal records, including the use and delivery of controlled substances. The Director of Veterinary Technician Program will carry the institutional DEA license for controlled substances.

9. Responsible for achieving and maintaining standards for AVMA accreditation.

10. Assist students with career services and job placement.

11. Manage and establish the Vet Tech budget.

12. Serve on institutional committees.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire for teaching and community engagement rather than research and publishing.

Required Education/Experience:  Candidate must have an earned Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an AVMA accredited institution. Three (3) years of related experience as a licensed Veterinarian. Three (3) years of related management experience.