Are you enthusiastic about veterinary medicine and education? This role presents a unique opportunity to train and mentor veterinary technicians, guiding them in developing the necessary skills and expertise for a successful career in animal care.

Location: 22123 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Compensation: $ 80 - 90k / year Salary, depending on experience and skills assessment.

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is seeking an RVT/VTS ER/ICU Registered Veterinary Training Director to complement our talented emergency medicine team in Woodland Hills, California. We have a full-time, with variable shift position depending on training needs, day, evening and/or overnight with the flexibility to work at least one weekend shift.

Job Purpose: This position involves training technical staff at a single hospital location, adhering to the principles of Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. The primary responsibility is to provide academic and practical training to the technical team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support existing training objectives, structure, while creating, and supplementing additional technical training as needed.Schedule and organize all technical training meetings, classes, and practical coursework.Develop guidelines, SOPs, handouts, tests, and practical exercises for technical training purposes.Administer written and practical exams for technical training, and collaborate with department Managers to provide feedback on technical performance.Assist in conducting interviews and skill assessments for potential new technical staff members, as requested by the Hospital Administrator or Department Managers.Assist in conducting skill assessments for current staff members.Arrange and deliver technical training sessions across various formats and times to ensure comprehensive exposure for 24-hour staff.Participate in technical staff reviews to assess skills and provide clear performance expectations.Facilitate the integration of new technical employees into the hospital environment.

Qualifications:

The Technician Trainer should hold an RVT certification and have over 5+ as an RVT. Some training and ER technical experience in a large 24-hour Emergency hospital setting is preferred.Previous experience in teaching or training within a veterinary context is highly desirable.Thorough knowledge of veterinary medicine, including clinical procedures, animal handling, and medical terminology.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Passion for education and mentorship.Organizational aptitude and attention to detail.Must test in RVT assessment at the highest level.

If you are passionate about training and mentoring veterinary technicians, we encourage you to apply today to discuss this opportunity with a member of our leadership team!

Why choose VCA?

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, which includes infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance for Credentialed TechniciansWOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and StaffAdditional BenefitsUp to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own petsWide range of discount programs from pet food, cell phone services and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.