Regional Vet Tech Trainer & Mentor

Thrive-Pet-Healthcare; Leon Valley (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance, disability

401(k) with employer match

CE allowance

Pet perks

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare seeks a Regional Veterinary Technician Trainer to support hospitals across the Hill Country region. This role partners with hospital leaders and the National Technician Director to identify development needs, deliver hands-on training, and advance standards of care.

Travel between San Antonio, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and Austin is up to 80% based on business needs. You are a credentialed veterinary technician with a passion for teaching, growth, and practical coaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of clinical experience as a credentialed veterinary technician.
• Must be eligible and able to transfer credentials to Texas (CVT, LVT, RVT or LVMT).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in training, leadership, or management roles.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify skill gaps and development priorities with leadership and plan regional support.
• Provide tools, training, and feedback for competency assessments and onboarding plans.
• Deliver coaching and mentorship to Veterinary Technicians, Assistants, trainers, and technician leaders.
• Mentor hospital technicians and trainers on resources and best adult-learning practices.
• Support growth goals and align programs with Thrive standards and clinical excellence.

Skills

Clinical veterinary tech

Training & leadership

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare seeks a Regional Veterinary Technician Trainer to support hospitals across the Hill Country region. This role partners with hospital leaders and the National Technician Director to identify development needs, deliver hands-on training, and advance standards of care.

Travel between San Antonio, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and Austin is up to 80% based on business needs. You are a credentialed veterinary technician with a passion for teaching, growth, and practical coaching.