Veterinary Technician Trainer

AAVMP; Woodland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Retention Bonus

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, developing hands-on skills for animal care excellence.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a clear path to professional growth, with sign-on and retention bonuses and a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supports training objectives and creates additional coursework as needed.
• Schedules and organizes all training meetings, classes, and practical coursework.
• Writes outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises.
• Administers written and practical exams and provides updates on performance.
• Assists in interviews and skill assessments for new hires as requested.
• Coordinates training across multiple forums/times to cover 24-hour staff.
• Supports staff reviews to clarify expectations and performance.
• Initiates new technical employees into the home hospital.
• Upholds ACCESS spirit in all tasks.

Skills

RVT

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

RVT certification

Job 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 principles of 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 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 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 + $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:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more 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

• 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
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

and so much more!

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