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VCCR 1321: Veterinary Client Care and Community Service and VCCR 1311: Veterinary Client Care Pharmacology and Nutrition - Content Expert/Curriculum Developer - (04001.425)

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Application Restrictions

Job Type

Open Learning Curriculum Development

Closing Application Date

20/11/2026

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated completion of all project phases

31/3/2027

Project Type

New Course

DUTIES

Duties:

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to develop VCCR 1321: Veterinary Client Care and Community Service and VCCR 1311: Veterinary Client Care Pharmacology and Nutrition

Course Descriptions:

VCCR 1311

Students will examine the dietary needs for a variety of species, be able to perform food calculations and make recommendations around specialized dietary needs. They will classify medications, outline vaccine protocols and be able to perform calculations for common medications, providing accurate documentation for prescriptions.

VCCR 1321

Students will build on prior communication skills to focus on how to consider diverse clients’ needs to promote a safe, caring, and equitable clinic environment. They will focus on how to assess clients’ needs and demonstrate de-escalation techniques. Students will work on building professional networking skills, including resume development, assessing their community needs, and participating in volunteer animal related activities within their community. This course will also focus on presenting and interview skills.

Course Development Process:

The course developer will work under the guidance of the Instructional Designer responsible for the course development project, and in collaboration with the course development team will:
Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions.
Develop a detailed course planning document for the course which includes relevant learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
Revise and/or develop content, including learning activities and authentic assessments, to ensure that they are relevant and appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
Create multimedia or other active learning activities to ensure student engagement through experiential learning.
Choose effective and appropriate resources, ideally digital, and prioritize low-cost and accessible options, such as Open Educational Resources (OERs), TRU’s e-Library collection and article databases, and other accessible material and media.
Accurately cite sources and identify third-party material that may require copyright clearance as TRU respects intellectual property laws.
Follow the guidance of the Instructional Designer on the inclusion of any AI-generated content.

TRU-OL uses a collaborative approach to course development that involves interactive planning meetings and review sessions as needed.

Expectations:

Meet the deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline.
Respond to project-related communication and meeting requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
All team members will provide feedback that is
- constructive and relevant, and
- centered on course content and learning activities.
Participate in post-development contract evaluation.
Communicate in a professional and respectful way in accordance with TRU Policy Number BRD 17-0: RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION (tru.ca)

QUALIFICATIONS

Criteria for assignment of work:

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

Registered Veterinary Technologist, in good standing with the BCVTA required.
Demonstration of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including disseminating outcomes in appropriate academic venues.
Extensive and current experience in Veterinary Communication, including direct involvement with the Veterinary Technology program at Thompson Rivers University.
Proven experience in curriculum design and development within veterinary education.
Strong written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce grammatically accurate, consistent content for course materials and formal veterinary documentation.
Consistently meets deadlines with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Skilled in collaborative and consultative approaches to curriculum development and professional engagement within the veterinary field.
Formal training and/or experience in delivering instruction through online platforms is required.
Experience with volunteer organizations and community outreach.
Experience demonstrating résumé and interview techniques.

Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, CV/resume, copies of transcripts*, and a writing sample^ via the online application system; please combine these components as one file in your attachment. Response to this notification signifies that you are willing and able to comply with the aforementioned terms and conditions of the project work.

*Copies of transcripts are not required if you are currently working, or have in the recent past worked, for TRU or TRU- Open Learning

^A writing sample could include a lesson outline, learning activity, element of evaluation, etc., or indicate the name(s) of any TRU Open Learning or BCOU courses that you have written

Pay Band

Location

CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Open, Learning, Teaching and Innovation -> Curriculum Services – OL

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.