Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
  
 Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
  
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
  
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
  
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Who You Are
As the Director of Veterinary Programs and reporting directly to the Dean of the School of Health Science and Wellness, you will provide development, leadership, and direction for the Front Range Community College’s Veterinary (VET) programs in accordance with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) standards. You will work closely with the Chair of the Department of Medical Services, school administrative assistants, coordinators, and interface with various internal and external stakeholders.

With student retention and success as a top priority, you serve serves a pivotal role in this position as liaison between industry, community and academic partners.  You are responsible for the design and delivery of all VET related classes as well as coordinating pre-requisite classes.  You will hire and supervise instructors and construct class schedules that lead to successful student outcomes.  

Ideally, you have a passion for continuous improvement of programs and operations that enhance the student and community experience while understanding trends and innovations in the field of veterinary medicine best practices so that FRCC’s VET programs are at the forefront of the evolution of training. As the Director, you will work closely with industry partners as there is a vital need for trained professionals in the veterinary field. Maintaining favorable outcomes and positive relationships with the VET ecosystem is key to the success of the program.

This position is based out of the Larimer Campus and requires a strong on-campus presence. The position may have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally and will occasionally need to travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

SALARY: $96,000 - $108,000 annually

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position.  When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position's scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.

BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits

SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of May 18, 2025. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions. 

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. In your application please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Director of Veterinary Programs. 

 

Primary Duties

 

VET Programs Planning, Development and Management:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Veterinary Technology (VET) programs, aligning with FRCC's strategic plan and ensuring long-term program sustainability through innovative practices and business planning.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and national policies and accreditation standards, including those from FRCC, CCCS, HLC, AVMA, and NAVTA, and maintain necessary program documentation such as the VET handbook and student records.
• Lead curriculum development, course scheduling, and instructional quality assurance, ensuring consistency across sections and alignment with industry needs and academic standards.
• Collaborate on ongoing program evaluation to enhance student outcomes, efficiency, equity, and inclusion, and make data-informed changes as needed.
• Coordinate meetings with faculty, advisory committees, and stakeholders; serve as the primary contact for program inquiries and represent the program in systemwide curriculum discussions.
• Promote a culture of belonging by aligning the program with FRCC’s equity and inclusion goals, supporting student needs through advising partnerships, and facilitating access to academic resources.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Foster a culture focused on student success through collaboration with college leadership, faculty, and staff, supporting shared decision-making and trust-building.
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate direct reports in accordance with institutional policies, while modeling professional behavior aligned with the program’s mission and values.
• Recruit, support, and retain a diverse and inclusive team, ensuring equitable supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Direct course staffing, conduct classroom observations and syllabi reviews, and provide feedback to maintain high-quality instruction across all teaching locations.
• Mentor students through personalized support, monitor academic progress, and create tailored plans to help students stay on track toward program completion.

Internship Placement/Supervision and Off-Site Training:

• Manage clinical and practicum components, including student compliance (immunizations, screenings, placements) and maintaining strong relationships with clinical partners.
• Develop, update, and maintain MOUs and placement agreements for off-site locations, ensuring all agreements meet compliance standards.
• Conduct site visits and handle logistics such as permits and documentation to support quality off-campus training experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty to coordinate field trips and experiential learning opportunities that enrich the student experience.
• Partner with Workforce Development to align credit and non-credit offerings, helping to expand enrollment and student access across multiple pathways.

Budget Oversight and Purchasing:

• Collaborate with the Dean to develop the program’s annual budget, prepare grant proposals, and recommend updates or additions to course fees.
• Ensure proper allocation and use of all program-related fees, including high-cost course fees, and program-specific fees in alignment with institutional guidelines.
• Monitor the program budget and supply inventory; coordinate with School of Health Sciences and Wellness Administrative Assistants to order supplies as needed, and within available funding. 

VET Laboratory Oversight and Support:

• Maintain specialized lab and clinical environments to support effective hands-on instruction.
• Coordinate regular cleaning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab and clinic equipment to ensure safe and functional learning spaces.
• Manage lab inventories and prepare teaching materials and models for a variety of clinical procedures, including anatomy, necropsy, and technical skills practice.
• Update lab manuals and prep guides, train instructors on lab procedures and equipment, manage lab schedules, and maintain an organized, well-equipped teaching environment.

Partnership Development:

• Serve as a visible advocate for the Veterinary Technology and Assistant programs, keeping employers and partners informed about offerings and workforce training opportunities.
• Represent the program on college-wide committees, task forces, and collaborative initiatives to support institutional goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with veterinary practices and external partners to expand clinical placements, experiential learning, and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Work with the concurrent enrollment and apprenticeship teams to enhance veterinary education pipelines and align opportunities with student and industry needs.

Teaching:

• Teach within the program and serve as a back-up instructor for all VET courses as needed. Be available to help proctor or sub for VET classes.  

 

Required Competencies

 

• Leadership: Hires, supervises, and mentors program staff to build a team that innovates and collaborates.  Promotes a program culture that supports student success through actively seeking feedback, recognizing employee success, and communicating frequently.
• Workforce, Community Relations, and Partnership Development: Works effectively with stakeholder groups and to understand their needs and utilize judgement on how to build and maintain relationships.  Engages in and supports collaborative efforts with local industry and develops partnerships in the workforce development space that have strong student outcomes.
• Innovation and Initiative: Promotes the program and develops partnerships with a strong focus on student success.  Champions teaching strategies and delivery modalities that have resulted in improved student outcomes.
• Operational Planning: Ability to turn the strategic plan into an operations roadmap that guides the programs. Supports teams in tying their goals to the college’s strategic plan.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Champions equity and inclusion within the college and college department through policies and practices that support all employees, students, and visitors. Works with community and college stakeholders to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in program. Demonstrates behaviors that convey the importance of diverse-lived experiences and using an equity lens to guide decisions.  
• Planning and Budgeting: Collaborate to develop program plans in alignment with college’s strategic plan.  Monitor yearly department budgets.
• Evaluation for Improvement: Reviews evaluations of program and seeks ways to improve performance where data reveals that achievement is not on track.   Implements changes and reassesses.   
• Communication: Uses strong oral and written communication skills to share critical information and concepts with a wide variety of audiences.  Ensures timely sharing of key information to college and community stakeholders.  Communicates effectively with individuals with different backgrounds; ability to communicate in a way that is consistent, competent, and confident while choosing words carefully and articulating expectations clearly.   
• Commitment to Animal Welfare: The ability to consistently ensure the ethical treatment and care of animals in accordance with established welfare standards. This includes maintaining safe and humane environments, monitoring animals for signs of distress or illness, and taking appropriate action to address their physical, emotional, and social needs. Demonstrates a commitment to promoting the well-being of animals through proactive advocacy, knowledge of animal care regulations, and collaboration with veterinary and welfare professionals.
• Commitment to Learning: Communicates well across all channels to welcome, inform, guide, support, and engage in helpful and productive dialogue.  Builds, maintains, and participates in relationship building with multiple organizations and industry partners. Places the student at the center of your work.  Adopts a philosophy that makes the ability to serve the student the cornerstone of the work that you do.  
• Collaboration: Works effectively with stakeholder groups and to understand their needs and utilize judgement on how to build and maintain relationships.   Engages in and supports collaborative efforts with internal and external partners to promote high-quality veterinary education.
• Technical skills: Uses Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), veterinary practice software, and other software solutions to complete day-to-day work activities.
• Critical Thinking: Confident in using professional judgment when dealing with VET-related issues. Generates and implements new ideas and problem-solving strategies that are solution-oriented.
• Accountability and Self-Motivation: Accountable for being ready to work with students during designated work times. Takes responsibility for initiating conversations with students and following up on tasks. Performs daily work assignments with minimal supervision.  Takes the initiative to engage and manage daily tasks using all available tools, prioritizes workload, develops organization systems, and has the ability to solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC.  Understands the importance of the work that you do to support institutional goals.

Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) accredited school.
• Current, valid veterinarian license in the State of Colorado or the state where you currently reside with the ability to apply for and obtain a valid veterinarian license in the State of Colorado within 30 days if an offer is made.
• Two years of experience working in veterinary medicine, including familiarity with clinical and office operations.  
• 2,000 occupational/industry hours within 7 years.  The 7-year time limit will not apply if you have been teaching consecutively in the content area since completion of occupational hours.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Proficiency in maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Experience in training and supervising others effectively.
   

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

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