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Veterinary Nursing Instructor (DVM), Tenure-Track

Position Number: 6838380
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Nursing Instructor (DVM), Tenure-Track

Thank you for your interest in Truckee Meadows Community College. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (775) 673-7168 or humanresources@tmcc.edu.

Job Description

Are you a dedicated veterinarian looking for a new way to make an impact-without the relentless pace and pressure of clinical practice? Step into the classroom and bring your real-world experience to the next generation of veterinary professionals. At Truckee Meadows Community College, we are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and compassionate DVM (or VMD) to join our Veterinary Nursing Program (and Veterinary Assistant Program) faculty.

This is your opportunity to trade in emergency calls and double-booked appointments for meaningful mentorship, collaborative teaching, and a steady schedule that still lets you make a difference-this time, in the lives of future technicians. As a full-time faculty member in our AVMA-accredited Veterinary Nursing (veterinary technician) Program, you'll play a vital role in preparing students for success in the veterinary field. You will teach and mentor students in both didactic and hands-on settings, contribute to curriculum development, participate in student assessment, and contribute to the overall academic environment. Your clinical insight and professional experience will help bridge the gap between textbook learning and real-world application.

TMCC is hiring a full-time veterinarian for student instruction in their veterinary nursing (vet tech) and veterinary assistant programs. This position can either be tenure-track faculty or zero rank instructor. The zero-rank instructor role has more flexibility for salary negotiation. The full-time instructor has the responsibility for teaching at 15 credits per semester along with other responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be a graduate of an AVMA accredited program of Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) with active licensure and in good standing with the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

2. Must have the educational background and occupational experience appropriate to understand and fulfill program goals.

3. Experience working with licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.

4. Ability to utilize or learn innovative programs and technologies to deliver coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with leadership in a veterinary technician/veterinary nursing program.

2. Three years or more of experience teaching in a college setting or equivalent for college students.

3. Experience in a variety of teaching and evaluation methods and delivery modalities including multimedia presentation of classroom lectures and laboratory activities.

4. Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a veterinarian working in companion animal and/or mixed animal veterinary medicine preferred.

5. Experience with program accreditation via the AVMA-CVTEA.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands include extended periods of time standing or walking. Employee must be able to work a variety of hours and schedules. Other physical demands are proximate to comparable professional positions in the public or private sector.
Physical, cognitive, psychomotor and social abilities are required in various situations to facilitate safe and effective veterinary care. The applicant must be able to effectively perform duties and tasks, with or without reasonable accommodations, related to veterinary medicine and teaching in a variety of settings.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for working closely with the Academic Program Director to organize continuous program review and development processes that assure program effectiveness.
Teach veterinary nursing (or veterinary assistant) courses and laboratories, with possibility of clinical teaching offsite. Prepare and provides lectures, laboratory and clinical experiences according to the curriculum. Be comfortable in a shelter environment while understanding the needs of the animals and the needs of the students for education.
Actively support efforts to achieve and maintain full accreditation with the AVMA; meeting all requirements and submitting reports and documentation as required.
Develop and revise course syllabi and instruction materials to be reflective of current and modern veterinary medical practice.
Provide academic assistance opportunities through regularly scheduled office hours and/or by appointment.
Maintain open and timely communication with the Academic Program Director on all issues and matters related to the program and students.
Serve on college committees such as the Program Advisory Committees and/or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and assist the Academic Program Director in coordination of committee activities when appropriate.
Assist in planning budgets and utilizing monies efficiently for the program.
Assist the Academic Program Director in promoting effective business relations with veterinarians, veterinary licensing boards, veterinary and veterinary technician associations, animal shelters, equipment and industry suppliers, and local merchants.
Assist in the preparation of program class schedules when required.
Participate in the planning process to assist the College in effectively fulfilling its mission and goals to include recruitment and retention efforts.
Maintain appropriate documents, records, and files in accordance with Veterinary State Board, Veterinary Nursing Program policies, the Committee for Veterinary Technician Activities and Education (AVMA-CVTEA), and College policies and procedures.
Maintain a current DEA certificate and have a current Nevada license to practice veterinary medicine. The DEA will be used to purchase controlled substances and the NV Veterinary license will be used to procure veterinary supplies. The licensed professional will also perform surgical procedures for certain courses in the curriculum and prescribe medication for our patients.
Maintain professional relevancy through continuing education and professional and personal development. Be comfortable around companion animals as well as large animals and pocket pets/exotics. Be willing to expand upon your knowledge based with species you are less familiar with.
Perform other duties as requested by the Academic Program Director or TMCC Administration.

Academic Faculty Responsibilities

Teaching and workload assignments are scheduled throughout the calendar year, and may require evening and weekend obligations at one or more college locations.

Teach 30 (15/15) credit or contact hours during the academic year, August through May, in various modalities as assigned, including in-person, hybrid, online, live-virtual (hy-flex), and at high-school sites (Jump-Start dual credit), per the needs of the program.
Support student learning outcomes assessment processes by teaching toward approved student learning outcomes and assessing student performance.
Assist with curriculum and program review, revision, and assessment. Aid in the development of new course materials and innovative instructional techniques that improve student learning.
Work closely with department peers and administrators to become an effective teacher and contributing member of the academic unit.
Attend and actively participate in College events, department and division meetings, college or Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) committees, and community service activities.
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current in field knowledge and pedagogies that expand breadth and depth of understanding in the discipline.
Complete training outlined in TMCC's Faculty Standards of Online Instruction, when and as needed.
Hold 5 office-hours per week.
Participate in student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
Travel occasionally to community and workforce sites, conferences, events, and so on, per the needs of the program.
Communicate and interact in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, students, staff, and administration, in the best interests of the college and the people it serves.
Comply with departmental administrative responsibilities and published college and NSHE policies and procedures.
Uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of TMCC and perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with them.
Adhere to the published codes of NSHE as detailed in the Board of Regents Handbook.
Adhere to the Code of Ethical Standards of the State of Nevada (Nevada Revised Statutes 281A.400-281A.480).

Salary and Benefits Information

Salary: This position is a 9-month role, totaling 30 credits of teaching per academic year (with the possibility of additional hours at the adjunct rate). The salaries listed below are based on a full-time schedule, paid over 12 months. This is a full-time position.

Doctorate degree: $68,739 to $82,487, depending on experience

Perks of Working at TMCC

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
19.25% retirement match
Life insurance, long-term disability, generous sick leave - NSHE Benefits
Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.

Additional Information

Transcripts

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship

TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact humanresources@tmcc.edu.

REQUEST WITH APPLICATION:

Apply to the TMCC Human Resources webpage. Include your resume/CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, contact information for three (3) professional references and answers to the following questions:

1. How do you approach explaining complex medical concepts to individuals who are not yet entry-level veterinary technicians?

2. What role does student/employee feedback play in your teaching practice?

3. How do you see your role as a DVM/VMD fitting into a team primarily composed of licensed veterinary technicians?

In addition to answering the questions, please provide two letters of recommendation from LVTs you have worked with that support your commitment to education/mentorship.

Posting Close Date
02/16/2026

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Search committees will use this information to determine that applicants meet minimum qualifications as listed in the job announcement.

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed above. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.

All documents, including unofficial transcripts for academic positions, must be received prior to the closing date listed on the job announcement.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TMCC-External/job/TMCC---Meadowood-Center-North/Veterinary-Nursing-Instructor--DVM---Tenure-Track_R0150032

Truckee Meadows Community College is a comprehensive educational institution located in Reno, Nevada and is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. TMCCs five instructional sites and numerous community locations serves an increasingly diverse population of more than 11,000 students each semester. TMCC, an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution), is a progressive institution that celebrates inclusion and diversity while supporting core themes of academic excellence, student success, and access to lifelong learning.

A vital leader in the New Nevadas growing economy, TMCC is located near the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains in an environment rich with a thriving arts, culture, food scene, abundant outdoor activities, and a family-friendly local community. It is only a 3.5 hour drive to San Francisco, CA, a 40-minute drive to Lake Tahoe, and within easy driving distance of four national parks (Great Basin, Yosemite, Lassen, and Death Valley). For more information, please go to www.tmcc.edu or view our virtual tour at tour.tmcc.edu.

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