Veterinary Technician Trainer

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Mental wellness resources

Continuing Education allowance

WOOF University – CE opportunities

Clinical Studies programs

Job summary

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Trainer to shape the next generation of technicians and assistants. This role combines hands-on clinical work with building training programs, mentoring new hires, and partnering with leadership to raise clinical excellence.

You will work on the floor with students and staff, develop and implement training workflows, coordinate externs with schools, and provide constructive feedback to improve

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with RVT/CVT/LVT credentials.
• 5+ years in emergency or specialty service.
• Patience, flexibility and ability to train constructively.
• Willingness to try different training approaches.
• Lead by example and maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating, monitoring, and documenting training activities.
• Supporting technician and assistant teams across departments.
• Participating in staff and training meetings.
• Working on the floor with new assistants, CVTs and students.
• Coordinating training protocols with management and Medical Director.
• Helping facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Training new hires on company policies and procedures.
• Gathering feedback and developing a training plan to address gaps.
• Holding regular check-ins to monitor progress.
• Setting up and participating in training wet labs.
• Serving as a point of contact for externs during placement.

Skills

Emergency experience

Patience

Flexibility

Training methods

Mentoring

Lead by example

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

Veterinary Technician Trainer at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital

About The Role

VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician Trainer to help shape the next generation of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on clinical experience with the chance to directly influence how our team learns, grows, and delivers care by building training programs, mentoring new hires, and partnering with leadership to raise the bar for clinical excellence.

Schedule

5 x 8 hour shifts

Schedule will be flexible to accommodate the training needs of the ER/ICU department.

Compensation

$32.00 – $40.00/hour

Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.

Requirements

• Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, LVT)
• 5+ years in emergency or specialty service
• Patience and flexibility
• Willingness to try different training approaches
• Ability to guide and train constructively
• Supportive, positive attitude
• Leads by example

The responsibilities of the Veterinary Technician Trainer include

• Facilitating, monitoring, and documenting training activities
• Supporting Veterinary Technician and Assistant team members across all departments
• Participating in staff and training meetings
• Working on the floor alongside new assistants, CVTs, and students
• Working through training protocols and classes with the Hospital Manager, department supervisors, and Medical Director
• Helping facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding
• Training new hires on company policies and procedures
• Gathering and evaluating feedback from employees on previous training to identify weaknesses and areas needing additional training, then developing a training outline/plan to address them
• Holding regular check-ins with associates to monitor progress
• Setting up and participating in training wet labs
• Serving as a point of contact for veterinary technician externs during their placement, ensuring they receive appropriate supervision, hands-on experience, and exposure to clinical procedures
• Coordinating extern schedules and learning objectives with school programs and internal supervisors
• Evaluating extern performance and providing structured feedback to both the extern and their academic program, as required

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
• Financial wellness tools including Vault
• Continuing Education allowance and PTO
• WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs

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Location: 2551 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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