Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Denver, CO

About the role

Vigorous 24/7, 365-day-a-year emergency veterinary care is provided by VEG. The Nursing Trainer plays a pivotal role in enhancing the skills and confidence of veterinary technicians and assistants.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify individual and team training needs
• Audit assistants and credentialed technicians through direct observation and real-time immersion
• Drive advancement through VEG's Cultivate program
• Implement VEG training programs and serve as the go-to training lead at your hospital
• Split your time between on-the-floor mentoring and strategic development
• Provide tailored, hands-on training for all learning styles and skill levels with patience and understanding
• Organize peer training opportunities and build a strong mentoring culture
• Collaborate with nursing managers and professional networks to broaden impact
• Develop and refine training content (i.e. presentations, videos, simulations, and assessments)
• Ensure all training aligns with VEG's culture, mission, and emergency standards of care
• Continually evaluate and improve leveling programs for assistants and technicians

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located; VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation
• High level of knowledge and skill in emergency medicine
• Previous training experience preferred
• A relentless passion for teaching and uplifting others
• An ownership mindset around your team's growth and development
• A strong communicator and collaborator across teams
• Excitement about VEG's culture and mission, with a desire to lead by example
• Willingness to travel to other VEG hospitals in your region to help with new veterinarian onboarding as needed
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Qualifications

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match: pay range is $25-$51, and based on a leveling system and experience
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling
• Depending on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success
• A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really.)
• Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend. Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend
• Clinical student loan repayment so you don't need to worry about your student debt
• Paid parental leave; up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
• The little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry

Benefits

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. We invest in our VEGgies' growth and development, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.