Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Denver, CO

About the role

Vet Emergency Group (VEG) is dedicated to improving the emergency experience for both people and their pets. Founded in 2014, VEG operates 24/7, 365 days a year, with hospitals across the country. The organization aims to provide exceptional care and a positive work environment for its employees, known as VEGgies.

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
• Ability to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs

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

DEI

VET is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and celebrated. We strive to create an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve, ensuring equitable opportunities for growth and considering all perspectives in decision-making.