Veterinary ER Nursing Trainer & Mentor

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a Nursing Trainer to lead the development of emergency medicine training across hospitals. You will mentor staff on the floor, guide peer-led sessions, and develop educational tools—presentations, videos, simulations—aligning with VEG’s culture and standards.

Candidates with veterinary technician credentials and training experience are encouraged to apply. Expect to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with travel to regional VEG hospitals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located; VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation
• High level of knowledge and skill in emergency medicine
• Previous training experience preferred
• A relentless passion for teaching and uplifting others
• An ownership mindset around your team’s growth and development
• Strong communicator and collaborator across teams
• Excitement about VEG’s culture and mission, with a desire to lead by example
• Willingness to travel to other VEG hospitals in your region to help with new veterinarian onboarding as needed
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify individual and team training needs
• Assess assistants and credentialed technicians through direct observation and real-time immersion
• Drive advancement through VEG’s Cultivate program
• Implement VEG training programs and serve as the go-to training lead at your hospital
• Split your time between on-the-floor mentoring and strategic development
• Provide tailored, hands-on training for all learning styles and skill levels with patience and understanding
• Organize peer training opportunities and build a strong mentoring culture
• Collaborate with nursing managers and professional networks to broaden impact
• Develop and refine training content (i.e. presentations, videos, simulations, and assessments)
• Ensure all training aligns with VEG’s culture, mission, and emergency standards of care
• Continually evaluate and improve leveling programs for assistants and technicians

Skills

Emergency veterinary knowledge

Training experience

Strong communicator

Collaborator

Willingness to travel

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is seeking a Nursing Trainer to lead the development of emergency medicine training across hospitals. You will mentor staff on the floor, guide peer-led sessions, and develop educational tools—presentations, videos, simulations—aligning with VEG’s culture and standards.

Candidates with veterinary technician credentials and training experience are encouraged to apply. Expect to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, with travel to regional VEG hospitals.