Regional Veterinary Technician Trainer

AAVMP; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

Pet perks

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare is seeking a Regional Veterinary Technician Trainer to lead clinical training and staff development across the San Antonio, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and Austin region. The role focuses on coaching, onboarding, and upskilling Veterinary Technicians and leaders to deliver exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of clinical experience, 2+ years in leadership or training roles, and a strong background in competency-based education, paired with excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years 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 training, leadership, or management experience.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong competency in veterinary technician skills and knowledge.
• Proven ability to contribute to a well-functioning team.
• Experience in competency-based training and servant leadership.
• Excellent communication skills and high EI.
• Solution oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with ability to inspire teams.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and improving patient care.

Responsibilities

• Identify skill gaps and coordinate regional hospital support plans with leadership.
• Provide tools, training, and feedback for onboarding, training, and upskilling aligned with clinical excellence.
• Deliver coaching and professional development support to Veterinary Technicians, Assistants, trainers, and technician leaders.
• Mentor hospital leaders and trainers on resources and adult learning best practices.
• Support team member growth through Thrive's clinical skills pathway and set development goals.
• Promote a culture of learning, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure training initiatives align with Thrive standards and regional priorities.
• Advise hospital leadership on staffing, workflow, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Clinical experience

Training leadership

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Regional Veterinary Technician Trainer - San Antonio, TX

About You

You're an experienced credentialed veterinary technician with a passion for clinical excellence, teaching, and helping others grow. You build trust with teams, adapt your coaching style to different learning needs, and bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to training and development. You're excited to share your expertise, mentor others, and help veterinary teams deliver exceptional patient care.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the National Technician Director and regional hospital leadership to identify skill gaps, training needs, and development priorities, and coordinate regional hospital support plans.
• Provide local leaders with tools, training, and feedback to support competency assessments and the development of targeted onboarding, training, and upskilling plans aligned with organizational goals and clinical excellence.
• Deliver coaching, mentorship, and professional development support to Veterinary Technicians, Assistants, trainers, and technician leaders across the region.
• Mentor and provide support to hospital technician leaders and trainers on available resources and best adult learning and coaching practices.
• Support team member progression through Thrive's clinical skills and knowledge leveling pathway and assist in establishing individual growth and development goals.
• Promote a culture of learning, psychological safety, accountability, and continuous improvement that encourages professional growth and engagement.
• Ensure training initiatives, educational resources, and development programs align with Thrive standards, medical protocols, and regional priorities.
• Provide recommendations to hospital leadership regarding staffing utilization, workflow optimization, operational efficiency, and team development opportunities.
• Monitor, document, and communicate training activities, outcomes, skill gaps, successes, and emerging challenges to hospital and regional leadership.
• Contribute to Thrive's Technician Advisory Council meetings, initiatives, and projects.
• Maintain expertise in veterinary medicine, adult learning principles, coaching methodologies, and industry best practices to support consistent excellence across Thrive hospitals.
• Serve as a clinical and operational resource by modeling best practices in patient care, safety, communication, and team effectiveness.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 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 of 2 years of experience in training, leadership, or management roles.
• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must possess exceptional veterinary technician skills and knowledge base.
• Current or previous proven contributor of a well-functioning, highly effective team.
• Demonstrates expertise in competency-based training in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrates experience in servant leadership, mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Possess excellent communication skills and a high degree of Emotional Intelligence (EI).
• Solution oriented.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and commitment to improving quality of medicine and patient care.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent driving and travel between emergency and specialty hospitals and general practice hospitals in San Antonio, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and Austin, up to 80% based on business needs. The role regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, listening, and close visual acuity. It also includes occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or balancing. The position frequently requires lifting up to 25 pounds and may occasionally require lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

You'll Grow with Us

• ThriveU, our extensive library of free continuing education courses.
• Live, virtual interactive workshops focused on valuable leadership skills.
• Programs that build knowledge of pet-hospital operations and leadership fundamentals.
• Career mobility across a nationwide network of primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals.

Benefits-Our Care in Action

Thrive offers benefits designed to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. Eligible team members may receive:

• Competitive pay
• Medical and life insurance, plus short-and long-term disability plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave and purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Fertility and family-planning support and network discounts
• Free continuing education courses
• CE allowance
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student-loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits are available only to full-time team members who work 30 or more hours per week. Certain benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length-of-service requirements.

About Thrive Pet Healthcare

Thrive Pet Healthcare is shaping the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Our nationwide network of primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals cares for pets across every life stage and invests in its people through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives.

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. Join a community committed to meaningful, sustainable work and to caring for pets, clients, and one another. Join our story and discover where #WeThriveTogether.