The School of Continuing Education offers short-term programs and courses that equip students with the skills they need to switch careers, upskill for a promotion, or re-enter the workforce. Most of our programs are 3-12 months long, and our students graduate with the training, practical experience, and qualifications they need to be job ready.
The School of Continuing Education is a department of UFV’s Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development (FECHD). We have been offering high-quality lifelong education options to people in the Fraser Valley since 1974 and are well-known for our high standards and consistent quality, and high graduate employment rates. In addition to the many courses Continuing Education offers, we also provide custom courses tailored to meet the needs of businesses and organizations.
Learn more about UFV Continuing Education at www.ufv.ca/ce, or email [email protected] if you have a question.
Continuing Education instructors are experienced, practicing professionals in their subject areas. They teach previously developed and/or assist in the development of course materials to meet learning outcomes, and they incorporate their expertise, real-life examples, and effective teaching strategies into the course and materials. CE instructors document their students’ attendance, participation, and progress; grade assignments and assessments; and create a student-centred learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation. They are experienced with supporting computer-based, synchronous and asynchronous courses, using various technologies and learning management systems.
The Continuing Education department invites applicants to apply to join a pool of instructors qualified to teach in the following program:
Veterinary Administrative Assistant Certificate Program
(Applicant must be available and willing to teach as of Fall term 2026).
The program is comprised of the courses below:
- VAA01-Veterinary Business Fundamentals
- VAA02-Veterinary Hospital Fundamentals
- VAA03-Veterinary Surgical Fundamentals
- VAA04- Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Diseases
- VAA05- Introduction to Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
- VAA06-Grooming
- VAA07-Animal Behaviour and Nutrition
- VAA08-Animal Shelters and Animal Lab Husbandry
- VAA10- Practicum
- VAA11- Review
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaches students using a diverse and systematic plan of lectures, presentations, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, shop sessions, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects.
- Develops curriculum and prepares teaching materials and outlines for courses including audio visual and web-related materials where appropriate.
- Prepares, administers and marks papers, tests, exams and other assessments to monitor and evaluate students’ progress. Provides detailed feedback on student performance.
- Assists and provides support to students and potential students by advising on program curricula and career decisions.
- Maintains effective stewardship of classroom facilities, equipment, materials, software and tools.
- Arranges for and supervises independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work or hands-on training.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Participate in departmental meetings as needed and may serve on committees concerning matters such as budgets, curriculum revision, and course and certificate or diploma requirements
- May support preceptors and students during the assigned practicum at the end of the program.
Required Qualifications
- Recognized education as a Veterinary Administrative Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or Veterinary Technician, or related animal health credential from a public accredited post-secondary institution.
- Minimum 3–5 years of recent experience working in Veterinary front desk, office management, or clinical support roles, Veterinary clinics or hospitals.
- Experience working in a service role that includes communicating and cooperating with diverse populations.
- Advanced digital technology skills.
- Proficient in using Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook and Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge with software (EzyVet) preferred.
- Instructor training and certification (e.g., Provincial Instructor Diploma, Train the Trainer certification, recognized teaching credential, or other educational programs for teaching adults).
- Experience teaching or mentoring adult learners, preferred.
- Advanced digital technology skills; experience with online instruction using Learning Management System (LMS) platforms such as Moodle or Brightspace.
- Commitment to supporting Indigenization and decolonization in post-secondary education, with a willingness to reflect these values in teaching practice.
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.
UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.
Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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