ER & Critical Care Vet Tech Training Lead

Ethos Veterinary Health; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

HSA / FSA

Life and Disability insurance

PTO & Holidays

Pet discount

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) seeks a Veterinary Technician, Training Lead ER & CC to advance training and clinical skills in a leading emergency hospital. The role supports nursing education, anesthesia and critical care expertise, and on‑the‑floor mentorship for staff development.

The position emphasizes creating a positive team culture, high standards of patient care, and ongoing education through Wet Labs and certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be a CVT, RVT, LVT or VTS with a preference for a minimum of 3 years mentorship experience.
• Strong knowledge of emergency medicine; specialty experience is a plus.
• Must be open to giving and receiving feedback.
• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively find solutions.
• Calm under pressure in emergency situations.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote a positive culture and encouraging work environment.
• Mentor and guide nursing staff in high-acuity patient management and on-floor mentorship.
• Advanced competency in anesthesia monitoring, ventilator management, blood transfusions, and critical care monitoring.
• Support training initiatives and manage education projects.
• Coordinate onboarding and track training progress.

Skills

Mentorship experience

Emergency medicine

Fluent English

Feedback-oriented

Job description

Animal Emergency & Referral Associates (AERA) seeks a Veterinary Technician, Training Lead ER & CC to advance training and clinical skills in a leading emergency hospital. The role supports nursing education, anesthesia and critical care expertise, and on‑the‑floor mentorship for staff development.

The position emphasizes creating a positive team culture, high standards of patient care, and ongoing education through Wet Labs and certifications.