Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Oceanside, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Oceanside, CA

7d•$36 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer to support the growth and development of veterinary nursing staff at its Oceanside, California hospital. The trainer partners with leadership to identify training needs, assess assistants and credentialed technicians, implement training programs, and serve as the hospital’s training lead. The role combines hands-on mentoring and strategic development, with training tailored to different learning styles and skill levels. The trainer also supports peer learning, develops and improves educational materials and leveling programs, and ensures training reflects VEG’s culture, mission, and emergency-care standards. Travel to other VEG hospitals in the region may be needed to assist with new veterinarian onboarding. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and state credentialing as a veterinary technician. An associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program is strongly preferred. Candidates should have strong emergency-medicine knowledge and skill, a passion for teaching, strong communication and collaboration skills, and an ownership mindset toward team development. The role requires availability for rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors. VEG describes itself as a rapidly expanding veterinary emergency organization with hospitals nationwide that operate 24/7, 365 days a year. It emphasizes learning, mentorship, an open-concept hospital environment, and a people- and pet-focused emergency-care experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Credentialed as a 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.
A passion for teaching and uplifting others.
An ownership mindset regarding the team’s 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 travel to other VEG hospitals in the region as needed.
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 according to hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.
Empathetic, people-centric approach and willingness to understand different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
Sense of ownership, accountability for outcomes, and commitment to long-term results.
Curiosity and an ongoing desire to learn and grow skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program is strongly preferred.
Previous training experience is preferred.
VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia is a plus and may lead to additional compensation consideration.

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 go-to training lead.
Split 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 training 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 of $36–$60, including base and 401(k) match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
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 programs, unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed VEGgies and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.