Veterinary Technician Trainer

Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego – North County is seeking a full-time Technician Learning & Development Specialist (TLDS) to join our 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Referral hospital in San Marcos, California.  

• Team Oriented, Teaching Facility 
• High-Quality Medicine, Saving Lives Everyday!
• Growth Opportunities (VA, RVT, VTS, Leadership)
• Benefits Start on Day 1

This is an exempt position. Our compensation for this role typically falls between $70,000 - 79,000 per year. Compensation is based on skills and experience.

Who We Are:  VSH North County is part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network of hospitals. The focus of VSH and Ethos is on advancing veterinary medicine, along with providing high-quality, compassionate care, which improves the lives of patients and their human companions. With a highly-collaborative, team-oriented culture, we have many opportunities to advance.

About the Role: The Technician Learning & Development Specialist plans, organizes, and directs the clinical training and professional development of all veterinary technicians and assistants in the hospital.  This includes the direction and oversight of all technician continuing education (CE), both live and online through the VetBloom virtual learning environment. 

The specific area of focus for the technician learning & development specialist will be determined by the hospital leadership and may change over time as hospital needs fluctuate. The TLDS works as an on-the-floor technician while facilitating learning opportunities for fellow technicians and veterinary assistants.

Duties include: 

• Facilitates Veterinary Assistant and Technician training with a focus on direct hands-on clinical skills and/or by a train the trainer approach
• Works collaboratively and cross-functionally across the different hospital technician teams to develop, organize and deploy Ethos educational initiatives at the local hospital level.  
• Plans and presents Veterinary Assistant and Technician in-service training, with the support of the larger Learning and Development Team
• Tracks training modules for all technician levels within the hospital
• Provides input into the technician protocol practical development, standardization and sign off process
• Directly trains Veterinary Assistants and Technicians in all skill levels in accordance with the written protocols
• Working with the Clinical Supervisors and HSM's, facilitates learning and development plans for Veterinary Assistants and Technicians including the effective, timely protocol sign off process and direct training
• Works collaboratively with the local Medicine and Operational, and Regional L&D and Event Management teams on the agenda planning, speaker identification and general support of continuing education events for Ethos technicians and rDVM teams
• Strives to provide an environment conducive to learning and encourage a culture of learning within the hospital and consistent with the Ethos mission, vision and values

Education, License and Job Requirements:

• BA/BS preferred but not required
• Registered veterinary technician designation is required, VTS or equivalent experience preferred
• Full-time Schedule will vary and may include days, nights, and weekends

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in basic, intermediate, and advanced veterinary technical skills
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a veterinary technician preferred
• Strong interpersonal and teaching skills are essential

Benefits:

• Partnership with Purdue VT program/scholarships
• Competitive Vet Assistant and RVT CE allowance annually
• VetBloom access: Race-approved continuing education, training, and curriculum library
• Financial support for license applications and renewals, and onsite mentorship toward pursuit of RVT/VTS
• Opportunities for growth and advancement  
• 75% Employee Pet discount

Full-time benefits available day 1, and include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks accrued paid time off, and uniform allowance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.