Instructor: VM710 - Foundations, Physical Examination Skills Lab

Job Description

Position Summary:

The VM710 Foundations Physical Examination Skills Lab Instructor teaches second-year DVM students enrolled in VM710: Foundations, a core course within Colorado State University's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

Full Consideration Date:

September 8, 2026

Essential Duties:

• Lead instruction during the VM710: Foundations Physical Examination (PE) Skills Lab.

• Demonstrate a structured ophthalmic examination for canine patients.

• Teach safe and effective handling and restraint techniques for ophthalmic examinations.

• Instruct students on how to identify and address stress, fear, and anxiety in canine patients.

• Train students to properly use ophthalmic diagnostic equipment, including focal light sources and direct and indirect ophthalmoscopes, to perform diagnostic fundic examinations.

• Demonstrate routine ophthalmic diagnostic procedures, including tear production measurement, fluorescein staining, and assessment of ocular responses and reflexes.

• Supervise, guide, and support students during hands-on laboratory exercises.

• Evaluate students' clinical skills and performance following demonstrations and practice sessions.

• Provide meaningful, constructive feedback to reinforce student learning and advance clinical competency.

Supervision:

• No formal supervisory duties

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent veterinary degree.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in small animal ophthalmology

• Background in teaching, mentoring, or clinical instruction

• Experience working with veterinary students or veterinary technicians

Salary Range

$37.00 - $41.00/hr

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EEO

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