Direct the educational activities of the Veterinary Nursing Programs. Develop and manage the approved curriculum and design teaching schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise the activities of the veterinary nursing staff. Evaluate the faculty. Prepare teaching assignments.
• Determine, establish and implement veterinary nursing department goals.
• Consistently monitor student success rates.  Implement plan and meet with students to reduce student withdrawals. Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Monitor expenditures and keep to the department budget.
• Coordinate and arrange for educational workshops and in services for didactic and clinical faculty. Prepare didactic instruction to include course and lab objectives.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies. Prepare final grades at the end of each sequence to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress. Coordinate with site supervisors to ensure clinical education is effective.
• Develop and maintain a functional curriculum according to approved design. Evaluate course content and review new texts. Collaborate with administration in the design and implementation of the veterinary nursing program.
• Maintain all American Veterinary Medical Association records and prepare annual reports.  Prepare self study reports for necessary accreditation.
• Perform functions of a Veterinary Nursing instructor. Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels on checklists.
• Plan and conduct department staff and semiannual Advisory Board meetings.
• Order supplies and maintain equipment as needed.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.