Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - St. Petersburg, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer helps veterinary assistants and credentialed technicians develop their skills and careers in emergency medicine. The trainer partners with hospital leadership to identify training needs, assesses team members through observation and hands-on immersion, leads training initiatives, and supports advancement through VEG’s Cultivate program. The role combines on-the-floor mentoring with strategic training development, tailored instruction, peer learning, and the creation and improvement of educational materials and leveling programs. Training must align with VEG’s culture, mission, and emergency standards of care. The position may require travel to other VEG hospitals in the region to support new veterinarian onboarding, and availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) in the state where the VEG practice is located.
High level of knowledge and skill in emergency medicine.
Relentless passion for teaching and uplifting others.
Ownership mindset around team growth and development.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
Excitement about VEG’s culture and mission, with a desire to lead by example.
Willingness 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, depending on hospital needs.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathetic, people-centric approach and willingness to understand different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing teammates’ accomplishments.
Sense of ownership and responsibility for outcomes and long-term results.
Curiosity and commitment to continued learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation consideration.
Previous training experience.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to identify individual and team training needs.
Assess 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 hospital’s training lead.
Divide time between on-the-floor mentoring and strategic development.
Provide tailored, hands-on training for different learning styles and skill levels.
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, including presentations, videos, simulations, and assessments.
Ensure training aligns with VEG’s culture, mission, and emergency standards of care.
Continually evaluate and improve leveling programs for assistants and technicians.
Travel to other VEG hospitals in the region as needed to help with new veterinarian onboarding.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a base salary and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
VEG-created clinical and leadership learning programs.
Unlimited ER continuing education and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.