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Job description
Veterinary Technician Trainer at VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital
About the Role
VCA Arboretum View Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician Trainer to help shape the next generation of Veterinary Technicians and Assistants. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on clinical experience with the chance to directly influence how our team learns, grows, and delivers care by building training programs, mentoring new hires, and partnering with leadership to raise the bar for clinical excellence.
Schedule: 5 x 8 hour shifts
Schedule will be flexible to accommodate the training needs of the ER/ICU department
Compensation
$32.00 – $40.00/hour
Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
Requirements:
Certified Veterinary Technician (RVT, CVT, LVT)
5+ years in emergency or specialty service
Patience and flexibility
Willingness to try different training approaches
Ability to guide and train constructively
Supportive, positive attitude
Leads by example
The responsibilities of the Veterinary Technician Trainer include:
Facilitating, monitoring, and documenting training activities
Supporting Veterinary Technician and Assistant team members across all departments
Participating in staff and training meetings
Working on the floor alongside new assistants, CVTs, and students
Working through training protocols and classes with the Hospital Manager, department supervisors, and Medical Director
Helping facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding
Training new hires on company policies and procedures
Gathering and evaluating feedback from employees on previous training to identify weaknesses and areas needing additional training, then developing a training outline/plan to address them
Holding regular check-ins with associates to monitor progress
Setting up and participating in training wet labs
Serving as a point of contact for veterinary technician externs during their placement, ensuring they receive appropriate supervision, hands-on experience, and exposure to clinical procedures
Coordinating extern schedules and learning objectives with school programs and internal supervisors
Evaluating extern performance and providing structured feedback to both the extern and their academic program, as required
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave
Infertility and gender affirmation benefits
Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health
Financial wellness tools including Vault
Continuing Education allowance and PTO
WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities
Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs
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Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and help us build a training program that shapes the future of our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants.
Location: 2551 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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
Worksite address
township of downers grove, IL, 60561, US
Who can apply
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