Certified Lead Tech- Clinical Skills Lab

About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. RUSVM offers research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. RUSVM has graduated more than 6,000 students and offers postgraduate master’s, PhD, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. RUSVM is located on St. Kitts and includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

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Opportunity at a Glance

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician for the Clinical Skills area of Clinical Sciences Department

Duties will be assigned by the Division Head and Director of Support Staff in consultation with the Head of Department. There would be an expectation to maintain licensure and AAHA and AVMA accreditation requirements.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a large team which consists of Certified/ Licensed/ Registered veterinary technicians/nurses, veterinary assistants, and faculty. The candidate will manage Certified/ Licensed/ Registered veterinary technicians/nurses, veterinary assistants, support staff and will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the EVS labs and offices for which they have responsibility. The role typically includes clinical duties, teaching responsibilities, animal care, on call duties and administration but can vary depending on the main work area.

Management of the team will include addressing training needs of the team, ensuring appropriate continuing education opportunities are identified and maintained, identifying career development opportunities, and managing annual performance reviews. It also includes organizing work and vacation scheduling, managing time clock, and keeping track of compensatory time.

There will be an expectation to ensure general maintenance and repair of the work area of responsibility. Another important responsibility will be working closely with Health and Safety team to ensure compliance with all regulations and ensure protocols follow IACUC recommendations.

It is expected that managerial duties will be undertaken alongside any clinical, teaching, animal care and on call duties.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• As the Clinical Skills Manager: managing the model lending library, events and workshop coordination, promotion and outreach, safety and compliance.

• Program Coordination: Academic schedule management, student support and engagement, and stakeholder collaboration.

• Head technician: Team management and development, Director of Support Staff in budget management, curriculum development and assessments, purchasing, inventory support, faculty support & training,

• Clinical Skills Courses: CSL Classroom management, Tissue collection & preparation, administrative assistance, oversee open practice weekends and model fabrication.

• Education

  • Minimum of associate degree in veterinary technology/veterinary nursing or a relative field.

• Licenses and Certifications

  • Certified/ Licensed/ Registered veterinary technician/nurse – Required.

• Work Experience

  • 5 years minimum as a certified veterinary technician/nurse or equivalent - Required.

  • 1 year team leadership experience - Preferred

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Microsoft Suite-Required. Canvas, Examsoft, ProVetCloud-Preferred

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation