Veterinary Technician Trainer

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus

Bonuses up to $10,000

Job summary

ACCESS San Fernando Valley is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as a Veterinary Technician Trainer. This role focuses on training and mentoring technicians, with a strong emphasis on maintaining training standards and developing new coursework.

Compensation includes a $32–$35/hr RVT rate plus a $2 trainer differential, with higher pay for a VTS up to $42/hr depending on experience. Sign-on and retention bonuses are available, supporting long-term commitment.

Qualifications

• RVT with 3+ years in a large hospital setting.
• Proven experience in teaching or training within a veterinary setting.
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, clinical procedures, animal handling, and terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for education and mentorship.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Train technical staff in a single hospital location.
• Schedule and organize all technical training meetings and coursework.
• Write outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises.
• Administer exams and provide updates on training performance.
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for new hires.
• Coordinate training across multiple forums/modalities to maximize exposure.
• Support onboarding of new technical employees into the home hospital.
• Uphold ACCESS values in daily tasks.

Skills

RVT certification

Teaching / training

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

RVT certification

Job description

Description

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

Sign-On & Retention Bonus!

Join our team and receive:

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 Retention Bonus after Year 1
• $2,500 Retention Bonus after Year 2

That’s up to $10,000 in total bonus opportunity for committed, long-term team members.

Bonus eligibility and payout terms apply.

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and education? Then look no further! 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 principlesof Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service
• Responsible for the academic and practical training of the technical staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports current training objectives and organization, while creating and supplementing
  additional technical training coursework as necessary
• Scheduling and organizing 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 toprovide updates on technical performance for review purposes
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for all potential technical staff new hires, at the requestof the Hospital Administrator or Department Leads
• Assist in the arrangement and provision of technical training for all pertinent staff throughmultiple forums / modalities / times to maximize exposure to 24-hour staff
• Assist in technical staff reviews in a skill / technical assessment capacity to ensure staff membersare provided clear expectations and understand how they perform compared to thoseexpectations
• Responsible for initiation of new technical employees into home hospital
• Responsible for upholding the spirit of ACCESS by handling all necessary tasks that requireattention

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 + $2 trainer differential

$42/hr for VTS - pay dependent upon experience

Benefits:

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paidtime off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, andtime offfor new petadoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plushealth savings account and flexible spending account
• Petperks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcarelocations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapysessions
• 401k with employer contribution
• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and development support throughour libraryof free CE courses and paid time off tocomplete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
• and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity ofallofour team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse,equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.