Ethos Veterinary Health
Training Specialist, Animal Medical Center of Seattle
Surgery - Licensed Veterinary Technician - Shoreline, WA - Full Time
The Animal Medical Center of Seattle, WA is hiring an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Training Specialist to join our team to help us maintain the high standards of patient care and foster ongoing professional development.
AMC Seattle is committed to supporting the professional development of its staff members by facilitating access to Continuing Education (CE) opportunities and offers competitive CE allowance ($500-$2000 per year and accruing PTO dependent upon credentials!). AMC Seattle is also committed to supporting professional growth of their LVTs in pursuing their VTS through financial and mentorship support.
Compensation:
- $40.00 - 45.00 per Hour. Compensation is based on experience and skill level.
- Full time employees receive competitive hourly compensation; health; dental; vision; 401k; with a company sponsored match; therapy and counseling services; Life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Long and short term disability; discounted pet care after 30 days of employment; paid time off; reimbursement of licensing fees; uniform allowance; $2000 annual CE for VTS plus accruing PTO, $1,250 annual CE for LVTs plus accruing PTO and $500 for VAs
The Training Specialist will play a vital role in ensuring that our nursing staff is trained and prepared to provide top-tier patient care. Working closely with the Emergency and Critical Care Specialist, ER/ICU Supervisor, and Hospital Manager, you will be responsible for providing training, mentorship, and guidance to the nursing staff. This role also involves reviewing, updating, and creating protocols to keep our practices aligned with current medical advancements. The Training Specialist will work with staff to implement these protocols and ensure the smooth onboarding and ongoing training of new and current employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Staff Training & Mentorship: Teach and train nursing staff to establish and maintain high-quality standards of patient care.
- Protocol Development & Updates: Develop, maintain, and update nursing protocols to reflect the latest medical advancements and ensure consistent, high-quality care.
- Onboarding & Remedial Training: Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for new staff members and provide remedial training as necessary.
- Certification & Competency Tracking: Ensure veterinary technicians complete required certifications and maintain competency according to our Merit-Based Raise program.
- Externship Supervision: Coordinate and supervise veterinary nursing externs, ensuring timely completion of externship requirements.
- Continuing Education: Prepare and offer in-house CE opportunities and contribute to providing CE opportunities for the broader referral community.
- Critical Care Support: Teach critical care anesthesia techniques and provide support to the ER/ICU as needed, including triage and ICU care.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 5+ years of veterinary medical practice experience
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound, practical decisions
- Computer literacy with the ability to learn and utilize new veterinary software applications
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with coworkers, supervisors, and clients
- Strong writing skills for protocol development and training documentation
- Advanced medical math and nursing skills, including venipuncture, laboratory specimen processing, anesthesia, CPR, and critical care for critically ill patients
- Highly organized, with the ability to deliver exceptional client service
- Team-oriented, collaborative, and dedicated to building long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community
Education & Certification Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Washington State
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in critical care or emergency veterinary medicine
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification preferred but not required
- RECOVER Rescuer BLS/ALS certification required, with RECOVER Certified Instructor BLS/ALS within one year of hire
About Ethos:
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
