Instructor, Veterinary Technology (DVM or RVT)

Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17758 Posting Title Instructor, Veterinary Technology (DVM or RVT) 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 salary grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 0.5 FTE (99.5 assigned days). 721.38 hours (412.50 hours of student contact / 721.38 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 Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for educational purposes. Supervise students in classroom and labs. Supervise students in clinical situations, which may occur on weekends. Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observation Record student progress through evaluations, student-instructor meetings, and observations Attend and participate in staff meetings and serve on ad hoc committees. Attend seminars, workshops, etc. to keep current with industry and educational requirements. Develop collegial relationships with external agencies to secure appropriate experience for students. Qualifications, Skills, Abilities And Experience Specific Accountabilities Duties include: 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, surgical nursing; arranging and tracking use of live animals; creating and using evaluation tools; leading small animal surgical nursing, clinical pathology and nursing skills labs. Driving is a requirement of this position. Duties Required Qualifications, Skills And Abilities (QSA) D.V.M with general practice license, or Registered Veterinary Technologist with BSc. in biology, animal science or health sciences field. Minimum of five years recent/relevant clinical experience preferably in 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 Demonstrates valuing diversity. 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. 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 preparing and delivering lectures, assignments, and demonstrations in veterinary technology. They must supervise students in classrooms, labs, and clinical settings while evaluating progress and maintaining industry currency.

Candidates must be a DVM with a general practice license or an RVT with a Bachelor's degree in a related science field. A minimum of five years of recent clinical experience, preferably in small or mixed animal practice, is required.

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• Instructional Ability
• Clinical Veterinary Practice
• Curriculum Delivery
• Student Evaluation
• Small Animal Surgical Nursing
• Clinical Pathology
• Anesthesia
• Pharmacology
• Hematology
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Interpersonal Communication
• MS Office Suite
• Lab Supervision
• Lesson Planning

• Education
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Agriculture

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level