Veterinary Assistant Training & Mentorship Lead

Upstate-Veterinary-Specialties-1; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO, 401(k), healthcare benefits

Educational program development

Job summary

Upstate Veterinary Specialties is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant Training Specialist to develop, train, and mentor our veterinary support staff. You will shape educational programs, collaborate with leadership, and promote excellence in patient care across the hospital.

You will design SOPs, training materials, and hands-on coaching, while supporting staff growth through our leveling program and RECOVER CPR initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor Veterinary Assistants across the hospital.
• Develop SOPs, training guides, and educational resources.
• Create presentations, videos, and digital learning materials for VetBloom and other platforms.
• Assist with training on medical equipment and proper maintenance.
• Collaborate with managers and technicians to monitor development and competency.
• Roll out Train-the-Trainer programs and participate in hospital-wide initiatives.
• Evaluate learning styles and tailor training methods to individuals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Teaching

Veterinary knowledge

Tools

VetBloom

MS Office

Job description

Upstate Veterinary Specialties is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant Training Specialist to develop, train, and mentor our veterinary support staff. You will shape educational programs, collaborate with leadership, and promote excellence in patient care across the hospital.

You will design SOPs, training materials, and hands-on coaching, while supporting staff growth through our leveling program and RECOVER CPR initiatives.