Veterinary Technician Training Coordinator
Qualifications
- Maintain RVT/LVT/CVT in accordance with state laws.
- High School Diploma required.
- Possession of Vet Technician skill level III or greater required.
- Previous experience as a BluePearl Veterinary Technician (skill level IV or VTS) is preferred.
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver effective training required.
- Previous supervisory capacity or background in education preferred.
Why BluePearl?
- Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
- Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and access to BluePearl University.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Flexible work schedules, parental leave benefits, 401k and retirement planning, and paid time off.
- A regional licensed social worker for support.
- A family-like culture in the hospitals.
Job Description
The Vet Technician Trainer is actively employed as a Veterinary Technician Level III, IV, or VTS and supports training for Technicians and Assistants within one or more hospitals. The role utilizes provided materials to facilitate on-site staff training, documents participation and results, and provides feedback to leadership regarding programs. The Trainer maintains proficiency of the appropriate department and level Veterinary Technician competencies and is scheduled as an active Veterinary Technician. They facilitate staff training for all technicians and assistants within assigned hospital(s), ensure staff has adequate continuing education, implement new global training programs as needed, and elevate the level of patient care through education within the hospital(s).
The Trainer fosters effective working relationships between technician/assistants and other hospital staff, documents the status of staff training and updates applicable management as required through written reports and emails, and partners with the national Technician Trainer to assist in developing new programs, digital content, recruitment programs or other efforts to retain and train staff.