Veterinary Technician Trainer

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary healthcare organization as a Veterinary Technician Trainer in Los Angeles. This role involves training and mentoring technical staff, ensuring they develop essential skills in animal care. You will create training materials, administer exams, and support new hires while fostering an inclusive culture. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet perks

Backup and ongoing care support

Mental health benefits

401k with employer contribution

Performance bonuses

Continuing education support

Scholarship opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience in a large hospital setting.
• Proven experience in teaching or training within a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor veterinary technicians in a hospital setting.
• Create and supplement technical training coursework.
• Administer written and practical exams for technical training.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentorship

Veterinary knowledge

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job description

ACCESS San Fernando Valley is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as Veterinary Technician Trainer!

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and education? This position offers a unique opportunity to train and mentor veterinary technicians, helping them develop the skills and expertise needed for a successful career in animal care.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for training a technical staff in a single hospital location that adheres to the principles of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service
• Responsible for the academic and practical training of the technical staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support current training objectives and organization, while creating and supplementing additional technical training coursework as necessary
• Schedule and organize all technical training meetings, classes, and practical coursework
• Write outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises as needed for all technical training
• Administer written and practical exams for technical training, and work with department leads to provide updates on technical performance for review purposes
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for all potential technical staff new hires, at the request of the Hospital Administrator or Department Leads
• Assist in the arrangement and provision of technical training for all pertinent staff through multiple forums/modalities/times to maximize exposure to 24-hour staff
• Assist in technical staff reviews in a skill/technical assessment capacity to ensure staff members are provided clear expectations and understand how they perform compared to those expectations
• Responsible for initiation of new technical employees into the home hospital
• Responsible for upholding the spirit of ACCESS by handling all necessary tasks that require attention

Qualifications:

• The Technician Trainer needs to possess an RVT and 3+ years of technical experience in a large hospital setting
• Proven experience in teaching or training within a veterinary setting
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, including clinical procedures, animal handling, and medical terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for education and mentorship
• Organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation:

$32 - $35/hr for RVT

$42/hr for VTS – pay dependent upon experience and skills assessment.

Benefits:

We provide benefits designed to support your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement leave for humans and pets, and time off for pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete them
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support

And so much more!

Join Us:

If you are excited about training and mentoring veterinary technicians, we want to hear from you! Apply today to speak with a member of our leadership team.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the diversity of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.