Veterinary Technician Learning and Development Specialist

Ethos Discovery; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Continuing Education opportunities

VetBloom learning resources

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health seeks a Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist to support training, development, and clinical growth of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants at SAGE Veterinary Centers.

This hands-on role combines hospital-floor work with developing others, assessing skills, onboarding, and creating ongoing learning opportunities for the hospital team.

Qualifications

• Current RVT/CVT/LVT or equivalent credential required.
• Advanced veterinary clinical knowledge and strong hands-on technical skills.
• Experience training, mentoring, precepting, or developing Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on clinical training for technicians and assistants.
• Assess skills and provide direct on-the-job training for new and existing team members.
• Develop and deliver clinical in-service training and educational sessions.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisors and hospital leadership to create individualized learning plans.
• Support onboarding and role-specific training across hospital departments.

Skills

RVT/CVT/LVT credential

Training & mentoring

Hands-on clinical skills

Education

RVT/CVT/LVT credential

Tools

VetBloom

Talent Unleashed

Job description

Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist

$40.00–$50.00/hour (DOE)

Full-Time | SAGE Veterinary Centers

SAGE Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist (TLDS) to support the training, development, and clinical growth of our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.

This is a hands‑on clinical role for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys both working on the hospital floor and developing others. The TLDS continues to work as a Veterinary Technician while helping assess clinical skills, train new team members, support onboarding, and build ongoing learning opportunities for the hospital team.

Responsibilities

• Work hands‑on as a Veterinary Technician while serving as a clinical trainer and mentor for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Assess clinical skills and provide direct, hands‑on training for new and existing team members.
• Facilitate Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician training across multiple skill levels.
• Develop and deliver clinical in‑service training and educational sessions.
• Partner with Clinical Supervisors and hospital leadership to create individualized learning and development plans.
• Support onboarding and role‑specific training across hospital departments based on operational needs.
• Track completion of clinical training, competency assessments, protocols, and required learning modules.
• Assign and support training through VetBloom, Talent Unleashed, and other learning platforms.
• Help develop and standardise clinical protocols, practical assessments, and skill sign‑offs.
• Provide timely feedback to team members and leadership regarding training progress and development needs.
• Collaborate with the Ethos Clinical Learning & Development team and other clinical trainers to implement updated training programs.
• Support continuing education programs, workshops, and hospital learning initiatives.
• Promote a positive learning environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent credential required.
• Advanced veterinary clinical knowledge and strong hands‑on technical skills.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential is a plus.
• Experience training, mentoring, precepting, or developing Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Ability to confidently perform and teach veterinary clinical skills, including patient assessment and triage, venipuncture, medication and fluid administration, CPR, and patient care.
• Strong presentation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support employees at varying levels of clinical experience.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to track multiple training and development initiatives.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with technicians, veterinarians, hospital leadership, and Learning & Development partners.
• Ability to adapt training approaches to individual learning needs and changing hospital priorities.
• Experience with veterinary electronic medical record systems and learning management systems preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on hospital training and clinical needs.

Benefits

Eligible full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Continuing Education opportunities
• VetBloom learning and professional development resources
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee pet benefits
• Opportunities for continued professional and career development within SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

As a Technician Learning & Development Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact beyond individual patient care by helping develop the Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants who support our hospitals every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDH