23101 Tri-Tech Pre-Veterinary Technician Instructor

POSITION # TT23101: TT Pre-Veterinary Technician Instructor (1.0 FTE Con)

LOCATION:Tri-Tech Skills Center AM and PM Session (7:30-3:00) MondayFriday

POSITION DATES: 04/27/2026-05/07/2026

The Tri-Tech Pre-Veterinary Technician instructor will lead and deliver instruction and coordinate the operation of the Tri-Tech Pre-Veterinary Technician program in accordance with Washington State requirements. The program prepares students with foundational knowledge and skills related to veterinary assisting veterinary technology and animal health care emphasizing safety animal handling and restraint medical terminology and career readiness for entry-level positions and continued education in veterinary technology or animal science. The program develops critical thinking teamwork and leadership skills through contextualized hands-on learning integrated technical reading and writing robust student leadership opportunities and supervised laboratory and animal-care experiences. There is an expectation to work Tri-Tech summer school if offered for additional pay.

Required Qualifications

1. Possess a Veterinary Technician License (LVT) with a minimum of an associates degree in veterinary technology.
2. Work experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician with at least 6000 hours of related clinical experience.
3. Demonstrated experience and skill in safe animal handling restraint basic clinical procedures and lab/animal facility operations.
4. Ability and willingness to be a team player to develop and promote the Tri-Tech Pre-Veterinary Technology program.
5. Ability and willingness to develop and implement a work-based learning internship program with local veterinary and animal-care partners.
6. Demonstrated punctuality work attendance record and satisfactory evaluations.
7. Current First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain prior to the start of the school year.

Qualifications Preferred

1. Demonstrated teaching ability in Veterinary Technology animal science or related fields.
2. Demonstrated success or training in providing leadership and guidance to the student leadership requirements of the program (e.g. FFA or equivalent leadership organization) including supervising student officers committees and events.
3. Evidence of teacher training or experience which reflects interactive student-centered instruction using technology and real-world applications to enhance teaching and learning.
4. Evidence of experience working with a program advisory committee and community partners (veterinary clinics animal shelters industry partners).
5. Demonstrated ability to organize supervise and maintain a safe efficient laboratory and animal-care environment including daily animal husbandry routines and recordkeeping.
6. Demonstrated ability to use/learn computer technology (Word Excel PowerPoint Google apps electronic grading and attendance systems email communication) and to implement these tools into daily classroom and lab instruction.
7. Evidence of satisfactory experience in curriculum development classroom management and organization for routine detail.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Teach the Tri-Tech Pre-Veterinary Technician program in alignment with state-approved course frameworks.
2. Plan deliver and assess rigorous hands-on instruction in veterinary assisting skills animal care and related science concepts in both classroom and lab/animal-care settings.
3. Lead supervise and manage daily operation of the programs laboratory and animal-care facilities including animal handling feeding cleaning health monitoring and documentation in accordance with industry standards and local policies.
4. Lead and direct the Tri-Tech Pre-Veterinary Technician Instructional Assistant in the planning coordinating and operation of the program; the instructional assistant assists in supervision and monitoring of student skill development lab procedures and animal-care routines.
5. Work with the appropriate advisory committee(s); attend all meetings and implement advisory committee recommendations.
6. Work cooperatively with other staff to align program competencies and expectations with district-approved program standards and state-approved frameworks.
7. Serve as a student leadership advisor and provide opportunities for all students to participate in student leadership activities within the leadership component of the program or an equivalent leadership organization; this may require hours outside the regular school day (e.g. meetings competitions community service and events).
8. Intentionally embed leadership employability skills and workplace professionalism into daily instruction labs and work-based learning experiences.
9. Teach and assess safety within the curricular program including animal handling and restraint infection control biosecurity sharps and chemical safety personal protective equipment and emergency procedures.
10. Model lab and industry safety and hold students accountable to all safety and animal-welfare expectations.
11. Motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles.
12. Maintain open communication with parents students staff and administration.
13. Believe diversity is a strength and have the attitude that we will meet the needs of any child who enters our school.
14. Participate in the development of curriculum and incorporate technology into the instructional process.
15. Maintain program budget and participate in annual program planning including purchasing and inventory of lab and animal-care supplies and equipment.
16. Integrate business and community partnerships (veterinary clinics animal hospitals shelters and related businesses) to enhance student learning including guest speakers site visits and work-based learning.
17. Be flexible and cooperative in schedule changes and accommodating changes in facility use.
18. Participate positively and actively in a professional learning community that is characterized by collegiality shared responsibility for student success and a continual focus on student learning.
19. Establish a safe welcoming and purposeful learning environment for all students colleagues families and guests with clear expectations for lab behavior and animal-care responsibilities.
20. Follow the Tri-Tech Skills Center calendar including first and last days of school all holidays and breaks Building Professional Days/professional development days conference dates half days early releases late starts weather delays and cancellations etc.
21. Use/learn computer technology (Word Excel PowerPoint electronic grading and attendance email communication) and implement these skills into daily classroom and lab instruction.
22. Implement the requirements of IDEA Section 504 and ADA in the education of students with disabilities including accommodations in lab and animal-care environments.
23. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here represent 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.

Mobility:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time push or pull 18-26 lbs. sit kneel and crouch twist and bend use hands to type finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision far vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: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.

Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F . The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure: In-District staffmust complete an internal online application by10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date.In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position the principal will offer the employee the the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period the position will be offered to the qualified most senior in-district applicant if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.

Out-of-District applicantsmust complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest resume valid Washington state teaching credential and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - ()

Section 504Title IX: BJ Wilson - ()

Kennewick School District

1000 W. 4^thAve.

Kennewick WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Email Address:

Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources

Certified/Classified ADA

Amy MartinezAssistant Director of Human Resources

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4^thAvenue

Kennewick WA 99336

Required Experience:

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