Veterinary Assistant Training Lead — Mentor & Educator

Upstate Veterinary Specialties; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & benefits

Education initiatives

Continuing education

Cross-training opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham, NY is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant Training Specialist to develop, train, and mentor Veterinary Assistants across the hospital while collaborating with leadership to create engaging educational programs that promote excellence in patient care.

You will lead the leveling program, provide hands-on instruction, observe workflows, and create SOPs, training guides, and digital learning materials for VetBloom and other platforms, helping staff

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring, training, or coaching others preferred.
• RECOVER Rescuer Certification preferred.
• Fear Free Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor new Veterinary Assistants while supporting progression through UVS's leveling program.
• Provide hands-on instruction, coaching, and real-time feedback to medical support staff.
• Observe workflows and provide on-the-spot coaching to reinforce hospital protocols.
• Develop SOPs, training guides, and educational resources.
• Assist with training on medical equipment, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with managers and technicians to monitor employee development and competency.
• Support experienced Veterinary Assistants in advancing their technical skills.
• Create presentations, videos, and digital learning materials for VetBloom and other platforms.
• Participate in hospital-wide training initiatives across departments.
• Develop Train-the-Trainer programs for departmental leads.
• Mentor and educational resource for Veterinary Assistants throughout hospital.
• Evaluate learning styles and tailor training methods for maximum success.
• Contribute to RECOVER CPR rollout for staff and veterinary community.
• Maintain current policies and training materials for continuous improvement.
• Participate in committees and ongoing hospital initiatives.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through webinars and cross-training.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Leadership coaching mentoring

Presenting educational material

Veterinary assistant tech proficiency

Organizational/time management

Multitasking with attention to detail

Adult learning adaptation

Independent work ethic

Collaborative learning environment

MS Office proficiency

Commitment to UVS values

Education

RECOVER Rescuer Certification

Fear Free Certification

Job description

Upstate Veterinary Specialties in Latham, NY is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant Training Specialist to develop, train, and mentor Veterinary Assistants across the hospital while collaborating with leadership to create engaging educational programs that promote excellence in patient care.

You will lead the leveling program, provide hands-on instruction, observe workflows, and create SOPs, training guides, and digital learning materials for VetBloom and other platforms, helping staff