Veterinary Technician Trainer

Job Overview

ACCESS San Fernando Valley is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team as Veterinary Technician Trainer! If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and education, 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.

Responsible for training a technical staff in a single hospital location that adheres to the principles of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service, and for the academic and practical training of the technical staff.

• 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/modality/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 the home hospital.
• Responsible for upholding the spirit of ACCESS by handling all necessary tasks that require attention.

• The Technician Trainer needs RVT credentials 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.

• $32 – $35 /hr for RVT + $2 trainer differential.
• $42 /hr for VTS – pay dependent upon experience and skills assessment.

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks full‑pay parental leave, bereavement leave, and 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.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• 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!

If you are excited about the prospect of training and mentoring veterinary technicians, we want to hear from you! Apply today to speak with a member of our leadership team.

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.