Registered Veterinary Technician - Trainer

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pet perks

Backup care

Mental health

401k

CE courses

Development support

Job summary

ACCESS Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Veterinary Technician Trainer in Culver City. The trainer will educate and mentor technicians, developing hands-on skills for high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes curriculum development, exams, and ongoing staff development. Compensation ranges from $35 to $45 per hour with comprehensive benefits and career growth within Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Qualifications

• RVT credential and 3+ years in a large hospital setting.
• Experience teaching or training in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor technical staff across hospital location; maintain Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service principles.
• Schedule and organize all technical training meetings and coursework.
• Create outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises for training.
• Administer exams and report performance updates to department leads.

Skills

RVT

Teaching experience

Communication

Animal handling

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

• 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.

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 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.