| Job Title: Instructional Veterinary Assistant Specialist |
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt |
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Classification Group: Staff Support |
Supervising Position: School Principal or Designee |
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Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel |
Pay Range: Range 06 |
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Last Updated: 03/10/2026 |
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Pay Information |
Benefits Information |
JOB SUMMARY: Support the Veterinary Science program by providing daily animal care, maintaining laboratory and clinical spaces, and ensuring animals receive proper husbandry and enrichment. The role manages lab organization, prepares instructional materials, and maintains equipment and supply inventory to support hands-on student learning. Assist with classroom operations by providing small-group and individual student support, preparing learning environments, and coordinating shared instructional spaces. Support surgical preparation, diagnostics, safe patient handling, and maintenance of clinical equipment and sterilization standards. The role also assists with administrative tasks, work-based learning documentation, purchasing coordination, and logistics for program events and student activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
| Job Task Descriptions |
Frequency |
Percentage of Time |
| 1. |
Feeding, cleaning, and sanitizing kennels/exam rooms, plus making sure the animals get proper enrichment. Manage Veterinary Science lab spaces by organizing supplies, maintaining inventory, preparing instructional materials, and ensuring tools and equipment are ready for student use. |
Daily |
25% |
| 2. |
Provide instructional support to students through one-on-one and small group assistance, reinforcing classroom learning, promoting skill development, and encouraging academic progress. Support classroom operations by preparing instructional materials, setting up the learning environment, administering make-up assessments, and assisting with daily logistics. Coordinate across instructional staff to ensure classroom materials are prepared, and shared spaces are set up for smooth transitions between classes and instructors. |
Daily |
25% |
| 3. |
Helping with surgical prep (patient prep, suite setup, and cleaning/sterilization) and assisting with diagnostics like radiology and specimen collection. Use Fear Free techniques and science-based methods for safe animal restraint during exams. |
Daily |
20% |
| 4. |
Assist with medical records and data entry. Facilitate documentation and logistics for work-based learning (WBL) activities by collecting, organizing, and following up on required student forms for experiences such as field trips, clinicals, and job shadows. |
Daily |
15% |
| 5. |
Support pathway purchasing and budgeting by coordinating with instructors on ordering equipment and supplies and arranging for maintenance of instructional resources. |
Daily |
5% |
| 6. |
Support planning and execution of pathway events by assisting with scheduling, preparation, and on-site coordination for student-facing activities such as CTSO meetings, recognition events, and other program-based gatherings. |
Daily |
5% |
| 7. |
Perform other duties as assigned or requested. |
Daily |
5% |
| TOTAL |
100% |
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
- High School Equivalency (HSE)
- One (1) year of experience working as an assistant or technician in a veterinary clinic/facility
- Fear Free Veterinary Certification required (or must be able to obtain it within 3 months of hire)
- High attention to detail
- Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or other similar software
- Advanced interpersonal relations skills
- Advanced organizational skills
- Intermediate oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
- Ability to respond effectively to requests on short notice and to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
- May occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
- Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
- Primarily works indoors
- Typically a loud noise level
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
- Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
- Experience working in the veterinary medicine sector
- Experience working in an animal shelter, rescue, or High-Quality High-Volume (HQHV) spay/neuter clinic
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This role supports a hands-on Veterinary Science program designed to prepare high school students for careers in veterinary medicine and animal care. The Instructional Veterinary Assistant Specialist helps maintain a high-standard clinical learning environment while modeling industry best practices in animal handling, surgical preparation, diagnostics, and daily animal care. There are two of these positions available, one working 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and the second working 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM