Adjunct Instructor – Vet Tech Externship Evaluator

Penn Foster

Adjunct Instructor evaluating student externships for Veterinary Academy. Providing feedback and maintaining records for veterinary clinical skills submissions.

Posted 7/28/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $15 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating student externship skills and providing constructive feedback while ensuring compliance with safety and academic standards. Maintains accurate records and effectively communicates with students and the externship team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Credentialed Veterinary TechnicianVeterinary Clinical ExperienceWritten Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management Skills

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Soft Skills

Constructive FeedbackSupportive Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree from AVMA-accredited ProgramCurrent Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Industry Keywords

Externship EvaluationGrading CriteriaSafety ConcernsOSHA ViolationsAcademic Integrity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and evaluate student externship skill submissions using established grading criteria.
Provide clear, supportive, and constructive written feedback that promotes student growth and learning.
Apply professional judgment when evaluating skill submissions while maintaining consistency and fairness.
Identify safety concerns, OSHA violations, and academic integrity issues when appropriate.
Communicate with students and the Veterinary Academy externship team in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate grading and evaluation records.
Participate in required training, meetings, and accreditation activities as needed.
Review a minimum of 75 student skills every seven days while maintaining established turnaround times.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program.
Current Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or equivalent) in good standing.
Minimum of 2 years of veterinary clinical experience.
Strong written communication skills.
Ability to provide constructive, encouraging, and student-focused feedback.
Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending
Generous paid time off
Sponsored volunteer opportunities
401K with a company match
Free access to all online programs