Veterinary Technician Trainer

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education credits

PTO for CE

Scrub/lab coat allowance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE) in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Technician Trainer to join our team. This role splits time between hands-on clinical work (75%) and training/administrative responsibilities (25%), reporting to the Technician Manager.

Ideal candidate is a credentialed technician passionate about mentorship and education and wants to shape the next generation of veterinary technicians while remaining active on the floor.

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician with strong mentoring abilities.
• Experience training, mentoring, or precepting veterinary technicians or assistants.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teaching and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care as part of the technical team (≈75%).
• Design, deliver, and improve onboarding and skills training for new technicians and assistants.
• Develop and lead ongoing continuing education and skills refreshers for staff.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical skills

Communication

Teaching on floor

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT)

Job description

Philadelphia Animal Specialty and Emergency (PASE) is seeking a dedicated Technician Trainer to join our team! PASE is a privately-owned 24/7 Emergency and Specialty hospital located in the heart of Philadelphia. This role is central to building a strong foundation for our technical staff, ensuring every technician and assistant has the skills, confidence, and support needed to deliver excellent patient care.

The Technician Trainer will split their time between hands-on clinical work (75%) and training and administrative responsibilities (25%), reporting to the Technician Manager. This is an ideal role for a credentialed technician who is passionate about mentorship and education and wants to shape the next generation of veterinary technicians while still remaining active on the floor.

PASE is one of the best-staffed veterinary hospitals in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, with boarded specialists in Critical Care, Radiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Oncology in addition to our robust ER team. We prioritize education, offering a range of in-house training for our support staff and CE lectures for our referring community.

Our facility is equipped with two surgical suites, a dedicated imaging room, Olympus scopes, CT, 1.5T MRI, ultrasound (Aplio i700), digital radiology, in-house lab equipment, emergency ultrasound, and multi-parameter anesthetic monitoring equipment. We are proud of our strong reputation with referring veterinarians and foster a positive, supportive workplace culture for our dedicated team of doctors, technical staff, and management.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct, hands-on patient care as an active member of the technical team (approximately 75% of role).
Design, deliver, and continuously improve onboarding and skills training for new technicians and assistants.
Develop and lead ongoing continuing education and skills refreshers for existing technical staff.
Assess technician competencies and identify individual and department-wide training needs.
Partner with the Technician Manager to align training priorities with departmental and hospital goals.
Serve as a hands-on mentor and resource for technicians and assistants on the floor, reinforcing best practices in real time.
Maintain training records, competency checklists, and documentation to track staff development progress.
Support the development of training materials, SOPs, and skills assessment tools.
Foster an environment of respect, trust, and mutual support among all members of the healthcare team.

At PASE, we are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices. We believe that a diverse and inclusive team is essential to providing exceptional care and advancing veterinary medicine.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

Several affordable health insurance options including an HSA
Dental and Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Continuing education and professional development allownce
PTO for continuing education
Scrub/lab coat allowance
401(k) plan with company match
Short-term disability at no cost
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee pet discount and pet insurance contribution
Parental leave
Referral bonus program

We are located in the heart of Philadelphia so wherever your interests lie, there is something for everyone. Philly is known for many things, including its history, architecture, art, culture, museums, outdoor spaces, concert venues, multiple sports teams and diverse food scene. There truly is something for everyone.

For those wishing to explore outside of the city, it is a short drive or train ride to surrounding areas such as the Main Line, Kennett Square and Central Pennsylvania locations. The lights of New York City, the sights of Washington, D.C., and popular weekend retreats like the Pocono Mountains and the Jersey Shore are within a few hours.

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid time off
Referral program
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT); Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification strongly preferred
Prior experience training, mentoring, or precepting veterinary technicians or assistants
Strong clinical skills across a broad range of emergency and specialty procedures
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and give constructive feedback effectively
Highly organized, with experience maintaining training documentation and competency tracking
Positive attitude, patience, and a collaborative mindset
Reports to the Technician Manager