"Part-Time MCCC Unit Professional Practical Laboratory Assistant, Veterinary Technology Program"

Part-Time MCCC Unit Professional Practical Laboratory Assistant, Veterinary Technology Program

Location: Canton, MA

Category: Part-time Positions

Posted On: Thu Oct 2 2025

Job Description:

Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026

The Veterinary Technology Program Laboratory Assistant works collaboratively and effectively with Massasoit Community College faculty and staff to provide program students with an influential learning experience and to promote teamwork and student success. This position provides various forms of support to course instructors by performing a variety of functions under the supervision of the instructor. Functions include preparation for laboratory sessions, and the teaching, mentorship, and oversight of students.

Laboratory Assistants are required to/responsible for:

• Assist the instructor in the oversight of all laboratory activities for a specific course
• Maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students
• Follow and enforce safety guidelines at all times
• Observe student performance and provide feedback to the course instructor
• Assist with the set-up of needed equipment, materials and supplies for each lab session under the supervision of the course instructor and the Vet Tech Lab Tech
• Assist with laboratory clean up and in ensuring that the laboratory space is left clean, neat and organized
• Be familiar with all procedures and skills involved in each laboratory session
• Assist the instructor by providing instructional support for course topics
• Attend all scheduled laboratory sessions
• Attend meetings and training as scheduled by the course instructor or program coordinator
• Be familiar with and understand IACUC protocols
• Assist in ensuring all IACUC protocols are strictly adhered to
• Perform appropriate animal care and use documentation as directed by the instructor
• Follow Massasoit Community College and the Veterinary Technology Program policies and procedures
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions

Job Requirements:

• Must be a credentialed veterinary technician or licensed doctor of veterinary medicine
• Associate degree or higher
• Must be knowledgeable in course content
• Recent work experience related to course content
• Teaching experience in higher education and/or at the community college level is strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body
• Ability to contribute to a positive and supportive team culture

Additional Information:

Position Status: Part-time, Non-Benefitted Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) Union position. For classification specification details please follow this link https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp

Hours: 18 hours/week (not to exceed 936 hours annually) Schedule dependent on the course offered.

Large Animal- Mondays 3:00pm-7:15pm Fall semester

Salary: $35.31 per hour

Worksite: The Canton Campus of Massasoit Community College (travel to other instructional sites as needed)

Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2026, or open until filled

THIS APPLICANT POOL IS VALID THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL AFTER THIS DATE MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.