Licensed Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technician Trainer

Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Blvd; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare seeks a Veterinary Technician Trainer in Culver City to mentor veterinary technicians. This role focuses on academic and practical training, ensuring staff meet high standards of care. Join a passionate team that values education and personal growth, fostering a diverse and empowering environment.

Benefits

Paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks including free examinations

Generously subsidized backup care support

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Continuing education and development support

Scholarship and student loan support

Performance bonuses

Tenure-based incentive program

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician Trainer preferred.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, clinical procedures, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor veterinary technicians in practical and academic settings.
• Create and supplement training coursework and administer exams.
• Involved in the hiring process and technical staff assessments.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

3+ years of technical experience in a large hospital setting

Job description

Join our growing team at ACCESS Los Angeles as a Veterinary Technician Trainer!

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and education? This position offers a unique opportunity to train and mentor veterinary technicians, helping them develop the skills and expertise needed for a successful career in animal care.

*Experience as an ER/Specialty Veterinary Technician trainer preferred*

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for training a technical staff in a single hospital location that adheres to the principles of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service.
• Responsible for the academic and practical training of the technical staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports current training objectives and organization, while creating and supplementing additional technical training coursework as necessary.
• Scheduling and organizing all technical training meetings, classes, and practical coursework.
• Write outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises as needed for all technical training.
• Administer written and practical exams for technical training, and work with department leads to provide updates on technical performance for review purposes.
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for all potential technical staff new hires, at the request of the Hospital Administrator or Department Leads.
• Assist in the arrangement and provision of technical training for all pertinent staff through multiple forums/modalities/times to maximize exposure to 24-hour staff.
• Assist in technical staff reviews in a skill/technical assessment capacity to ensure staff members are provided clear expectations and understand how they perform compared to those expectations.
• Responsible for initiation of new technical employees into the home hospital.
• Responsible for upholding the spirit of ACCESS by handling all necessary tasks that require attention.

Qualifications:

• The Technician Trainer should possess an RVT and 3+ years of technical experience in a large hospital setting.
• Proven experience in teaching or training within a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, including clinical procedures, animal handling, and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for education and mentorship.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Compensation: $35 - $45/hour, dependent upon experience and skills assessment.

Benefits:

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period.

• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete them.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support programs.

And so much more!

If you are excited about the prospect of training and mentoring veterinary technicians, we want to hear from you! Apply today to speak with a member of our leadership team.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.