Veterinary Tech Assistant Jobs in Columbus, GA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $83,995.00 - $128,489.00 Annually
Location : SUSCC - Valley - 321 Fob James Drive, Valley, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08386
College/Division: SUSCC-201330-Veterinary Technology
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Southern Union State Community College
Position Summary
Southern Union State Community College is looking to hire a veterinarian with passion for educating and instructing the next generation of veterinary technicians. The program veterinarian will be responsible for utilizing their clinical experience and educational knowledge to provide primary instruction of students in both classroom and laboratory settings. This individual must demonstrate effective teaching practices utilizing a multi-modal approach learning by utilizing relevant and current methodologies of instruction. Prompt and consistent evaluation of student progress and maintenance of accurate student enrollment, attendance, and achievement records are required. Clinical and laboratory work may necessitate the performing of minor clinical procedures (including elective surgical procedures) and the oversight of clinical operations.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule; D1 salary range, $64,179 - $98,138, for nine-month employment; $19,816 - $30,351, for three-month summer employment. Annual amount for nine and three month summer employment; $83,995 - $128,489.
Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College's benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (sick, and personal), etc.
Anticipated Start Date: October 2026
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Responsible for working closely with the Program Director to organize continuous program review and development processes that assure program effectiveness
• Assist in the development and modification of curriculum as needed to include initial development of the veterinary technology program.
• Actively support efforts to achieve and maintain full accreditation with the AVMA; meeting all requirements and submitting reports and documentation as required.
• Teach veterinary technology courses and laboratories, with possibility of clinical teaching offsite. Prepares and provides lectures, laboratory and clinical experiences according to the curriculum
• Develops and revises course syllabi and instruction materials to be reflective of current and modern veterinary medical practice
• Provides academic assistance opportunities through regularly scheduled office hours and/or by appointment
• Maintains open and timely communication with the Program Director on all issues and matters related to the program and students
• Serve on college committees such as the Program Advisory Committee and/or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee and assist the Program Director in coordination of committee activities when appropriate
• Assist in planning budgets and utilizing monies efficiently for the program
• Assist the Program Director in promoting effective business relations with veterinarians, veterinary licensing boards, veterinary and veterinary technician associations, animal shelters, equipment and industry suppliers, and local merchants
• Assist in the preparation of program class schedules when required
• Participate in the planning process to assist the College in effectively fulfilling its mission and goals to include recruitment and retention efforts
• Maintain appropriate documents, records, and files in accordance with State Board and College policies and procedures, accrediting agency and regulating boards
• Maintain professional relevancy through continuing education and professional and personal development
• Perform other duties as requested by the Program Director

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an AVMA accredited program of Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) with active licensure and in good standing with the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. If applicant does not have licensure in Alabama applicant must be eligible and obtain licensure in the State of Alabama
• Experience working with credentialed veterinary technicians or technologists
• Ability to utilize or learn innovative programs and technologies to deliver coursework

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of supervisory, managerial, or mentorship experience in veterinary medicine related position
• Experience teaching in a college setting
• Experience in a variety of teaching and evaluation methods and delivery modalities including multimedia presentation of classroom lectures and laboratory activities
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a veterinarian working in companion animal and/or mixed animal veterinary medicine preferred
• Experience in program accreditation and/or outcome assessment and/or evaluation

Application Procedures/Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
A complete application packet consists of:

• Complete Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.
Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.
In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.
It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).
Duty Hours
(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year
2/3 waived after 2nd year
3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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