Registered Veterinary Technician - Trainer

ACCESS Los Angeles; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pet perks

Mental health benefits

401k

Job summary

ACCESS Los Angeles in Culver City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Veterinary Technician Trainer. This unique role focuses on training and mentoring technicians to develop clinical skills and professional growth in a fast-paced hospital.

The position offers $35–$45/hour, DOE, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for continuing education. ER/specialty trainer experience is preferred, and the trainer will lead technical training across the

Qualifications

• RVT with 3+ years of technical experience in a large hospital setting
• Experience teaching or training in a veterinary environment preferred
• Strong veterinary medicine knowledge and medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Support training objectives and create additional technical training coursework
• Schedule and organize technical training meetings, classes, and practicals
• Write outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises
• Administer exams and provide updates on technical performance
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for new technical staff
• Coordinate training across multiple forums to cover 24-hour operations
• Mentor staff to meet clear performance expectations

Skills

RVT

Teaching

Education

RVT license

Job description

Description

ACCESS Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Veterinary Technician Trainer!

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and education? Then look no further! 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.

Total Bonus Opportunity for Registered Veterinary Technicians: $10,000!

This position is eligible for:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 retention bonus at 12 months
• $2,500 retention bonus at 24 monthsSubject to eligibility and bonus agreement terms.

*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 principlesof 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 toprovide updates on technical performance for review purposes
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for all potential technical staff new hires, at the requestof 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 membersare provided clear expectations and understand how they perform compared to thoseexpectations
• Responsible for initiation of new technical employees into 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:

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

• Paidtime offincluding 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insuranceplushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperksincluding free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidizedbackup and ongoing care supportfor children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefitsincluding coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period

• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education anddevelopment supportthroughour libraryoffree CE coursesand paid time off tocomplete

and so much more!

Who we are

Located in Culver City, ACCESS LA is a referral hospital with 24hour Emergency services, where our technicians encounter all sort of cases when working closely with some of the most qualified doctors in the country. Add that we have numerous specialty departments and it’s possible a tech’s day could involve a Macaw with a broken beak, time in one of our many advanced operating rooms, watching our Orthopedic Surgeons replace a dog’s elbow, or operating an MRI. It’s a long list of unique experiences best suited to those who absolutely love caring for sick or injured animals in a high-paced, renowned animal hospital.

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