Highlights
Technical Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer applications. Surgical & Clinical Teaching: Surgical Demonstrations: Perform live surgeries (spay, neuter, dental, and soft tissue procedures) as teaching demonstrations for veterinary technology students.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Marcos, CA |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $47.45–$59.32 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
| Website | https://jobs.pmi.edu/ |
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Veterinary Technician Instructor (DVM) - Full-time
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Created
Oct 27, 2026 10:14pm
Location
San Marcos, California
Veterinary Technology Instructor / Attending Veterinarian (DVM) Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site Schedule: Monday - Friday (No Evenings, No Weekends, No Emergency On-Call) Compensation: $47.45 - $59.32 per hour
Veterinary Technology Instructor / Attending Veterinarian (DVM)
Location: San Marcos, CA (San Marcos Campus) | 100% On-Site
Schedule: Monday - Friday (No Evenings, No Weekends, No Emergency On-Call)
Compensation: $47.45 - $59.32 per hour
Position Summary
Love veterinary medicine-but not the 10-hour clinical days or back-to-back appointment pressure? Transfer your clinical knowledge and surgical expertise into education! Pima Medical Institute is seeking a passionate Veterinary Technology Educator / DVM to join our San Marcos campus faculty team.
In this rewarding full-time role, you will split your time between engaging didactic classroom instruction and hands-on surgical teaching (spay, neuter, dental, and soft tissue procedures). Enjoy a predictable Monday-through-Friday schedule with real work-life balance, zero production pressure, no client estimate arguments, and no emergency on-call shifts while shaping the next generation of veterinary technicians.
Key Responsibilities
Surgical & Clinical Teaching:
Surgical Demonstrations: Perform live surgeries (spay, neuter, dental, and soft tissue procedures) as teaching demonstrations for veterinary technology students.
Laboratory Supervision: Supervise and coach students during surgical labs, monitoring proper anesthesia, sterile technique, patient recovery, and safety protocols.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain surgical logs, medical records, and teaching documentation in accordance with California veterinary state board standards and AVMA CVTEA requirements.
Didactic Instruction & Student Mentorship:
Classroom Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lectures and practical demonstrations using an established curriculum.
Academic Evaluation: Evaluate student skill competencies, grade assignments promptly, and maintain accurate course records in CampusNexus.
Retention & Coaching: Monitor student attendance, track academic performance, implement retention strategies to maintain an 80%+ student success rate, and mentor future professionals.
Administrative & Campus Engagement:
Recordkeeping: Monitor daily attendance and maintain required documentation for student files.
Program Enrichment: Coordinate guest speakers, community service outings, and visits to regional veterinary hospitals; assist with supply and equipment inventory as needed.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.
Licensure: Active, unencumbered license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California (VMB).
Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of practical occupational experience as a DVM, including hands-on surgical experience.
Technical Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and general computer applications.
No prior teaching experience required-we provide complete training through our PMI Methods Program!
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
Hiring Range: $47.45 to $59.32 per hour.
Schedule: Full-Time (Monday - Friday; predictable day shifts with no weekends or emergency calls).
Employee Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-earn equity in the company as an employee-owner.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with up to a 10% Employer Match.
Healthcare Options: Comprehensive Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options with HSA), Dental, and Vision coverage.
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About Company
Pima Medical Institute started changing lives in 1972 when Richard Luebke Sr. and his wife, JoAnn, brought to life their dream of providing quality medical career education. They opened the first campus in Tucson, Arizona, preparing students to become nursing assistants. Eventually Richard Luebke Jr. and Mark Luebke took the helm, introducing more programs and opening additional campus locations to meet the country’s growing demand for quality healthcare professionals.
In 2015, Fred Freedman became Pima Medical’s President and Chief Executive Officer after serving the college as Chief Operating Officer. He has been with Pima Medical since June of 2000. He’s leading Pima Medical into the future, with growth, innovation and a keen eye on what healthcare providers need in great employees. We encourage you to become part of the Pima Medical Institute family, where you can help make a difference in the lives of our students today and educate future professionals.
As our community of students continues to grow, so does our community of talented staff. We truly believe that our people are the heart of our organization, and as we grow, we continue to hold ourselves accountable to the values that support those people.