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

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Pet perks

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare ACCESS Los Angeles in Culver City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician Trainer to mentor and educate technical staff. The role focuses on academic and practical training across a single hospital location, aligned with Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service values.

The Technician Trainer should have an RVT with 3+ years in a large hospital and prior teaching experience is preferred. We offer a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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 and terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for education and mentorship.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supports current training objectives and adds additional coursework as needed.
• Schedules and organizes all technical training meetings, classes, and practical coursework.
• Writes outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and exercises for training.
• Administers exams and reports updates on technical performance.
• Assists in interviews and skill assessments for new hires.
• Coordinates training across multiple forums to maximize exposure.
• Assists in staff reviews and onboarding into the home hospital.
• Upholds ACCESS spirit and handles tasks with attention to detail.

Skills

RVT

Training experience

Communication skills

Mentorship

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 months Subject 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 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 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

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 is 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 is 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! 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.