Instructor, Veterinary Technology - Distance Delivery

Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17757 Posting Title Instructor, Veterinary Technology - Distance Delivery Classification Instructor Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Building Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr. Other Building Date Posted 08/06/2026 Closing Date 08/17/2026 JIQ # Start Date 08/15/2026 End Date Open Until Filled No Ongoing Yes Category of work Part Time Bargaining Unit Faculty Association Hours of Work 825 hours (825 hours of student contact/1442.75 hours per year) Salary Range As per instructional grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 0.25 FTE (49.75 assigned days). 360.69 hours (206.25 hours of student contact / 360.69 hours per year) Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees. Job Duties Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA) Job Duties Coordinate maintenance and supply of laboratory equipment, supplies and live animal requests. Design, update and construct materials for lecture and/or laboratory based courses. Prepare and deliver lectures and laboratory sessions as assigned. Some classes may be held at off-campus facilities in and around Saskatoon and require travel. Topics of classes include but are not limited to animal and health sciences, diagnostic testing (parasitology, clinical pathology, microbiology), veterinary nursing skills, veterinary dentistry, anesthesia, radiology. Provide oversight of students during their off-site clinical rotations. Includes providing guidance for clinical mentorship, clinical skills training and evaluation. Requires travel in and around Saskatoon to visit students at their placements. May involve occasional weekend assignments. Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations. To record student progress. Counsel students and prospective students on matters pertaining to the program and careers. Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience Specific Accountabilities Duties Include: The position is responsible for supporting all teaching laboratories. Duties include care and maintenance of program equipment; ordering and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies; arranging and tracking use of live animals; working with internal and external groups (such as the Saskatoon SPCA) to coordinate labs. Teaching laboratory-based courses is a large component of this position. Specific labs include, but are not limited to: parasitology, hematology, anatomy, radiology, anesthesia, nursing skills, pharmacy, dentistry. Driving is a requirement of this position. Teaching with live animals. Creating and delivering lectures and labs on a number of animal health and veterinary-related topics including animal diseases, anesthesia, pharmacology, hematology, clinical pathology, radiology, dentistry. Creating and using evaluation tools; supervising students in small animal nursing skills labs. Duties Required Qualifications, Skills And Abilities (QSA) A DVM with general practice licence, or a registered veterinary technologist with a BSc in biology, animal science or health sciences field. Minimum of five years recent/relevant clinical experience, preferably in a small or mixed animal general practice. Effective interpersonal skills. Effective communication skills. Effective instructional ability. Formal teaching experience is an asset. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology. Demonstrates valuing diversity. Ability to travel in and around Saskatoon. Desired QSA Required Competencies Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this position? Saskatchewan Polytechnic Careers Site Newspaper LinkedIn Workopolis SaskJobs.ca Social Media Personal Referral Other If you answered 'Other' above, please specify source here: (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter

The instructor is responsible for designing and delivering veterinary technology lectures and laboratory sessions, including the care and maintenance of lab equipment and live animals. Additionally, the role involves supervising students during off-site clinical rotations and evaluating student progress through exams and observations.

Candidates must be a DVM with a general practice license or a registered veterinary technologist with a bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or health sciences. A minimum of five years of recent clinical experience, preferably in small or mixed animal general practice, is required.

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• Veterinary Nursing
• Clinical Instruction
• Laboratory Management
• Curriculum Design
• Student Evaluation
• Anesthesia
• Radiology
• Clinical Pathology
• Hematology
• Parasitology
• Pharmacy
• Dentistry
• Interpersonal Communication
• MS Office Suite
• Student Mentorship

• Education
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Agriculture

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

6 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level