Veterinary Technician, Learning and Development Specialist

Ethos Veterinary Health•Santa Barbara, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS) is seeking a highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Learning & Development Specialist to support the training, mentorship, and clinical development of our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. This is a hands-on clinical position for an experienced RVT who is proficient in senior-level veterinary nursing skills and passionate about delivering exceptional medical care. You'll continue working directly with patients while helping team members strengthen their technical abilities, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to provide outstanding patient care. We're looking for someone who leads by example, takes pride in the details, maintains exceptionally high standards for cleanliness and sterility, and genuinely enjoys teaching others.

Requirements

Active, current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
Extensive hands-on veterinary technician experience, preferably in an Emergency, Critical Care, or Specialty veterinary hospital.
Advanced proficiency in veterinary nursing and the ability to confidently perform and teach senior-level clinical skills.
Strong experience with difficult and advanced vascular catheter placement, anesthesia, sedation, patient monitoring, and recovery.
Comprehensive understanding of veterinary patient care equipment, including anesthesia systems, monitoring devices, infusion pumps, oxygen delivery equipment, and emergency care equipment.
Demonstrated experience training, mentoring, precepting, or developing Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
Excellent understanding of aseptic technique, sterile procedures, infection prevention, and hospital sanitation standards.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining clean, organized, and safe clinical environments.
Strong communication, teaching, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with different personalities, learning styles, and clinical experience levels.
Patience and the ability to provide constructive feedback while holding team members accountable to clinical standards.
A strong work ethic, dependability, initiative, and the ability to work independently.
Passion for delivering superior veterinary medicine, exceptional nursing care, and positive patient outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple training priorities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians, hospital leadership, and clinical team members.
Availability to work four 10-hour shifts, including weekends, with flexibility to accommodate training needs.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification.
Previous experience in a formal veterinary training, clinical education, technician leadership, or Learning & Development position.
Experience developing competency assessments, clinical training materials, and structured onboarding programs.
Familiarity with VetBloom or other learning management systems.

Responsibilities

Work hands-on as an RVT while serving as a clinical trainer, mentor, and resource for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
Demonstrate proficiency in advanced veterinary nursing skills, including difficult and advanced catheter placement, venipuncture, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery.
Train team members on the safe and appropriate use of veterinary patient care equipment, including anesthesia machines, multiparameter monitors, infusion and syringe pumps, oxygen delivery systems, suction equipment, and emergency care equipment.
Provide hands-on training in patient assessment, critical care nursing, medication administration, fluid therapy, laboratory procedures, and emergency response.
Assess individual clinical competencies, identify training opportunities, and develop individualized learning plans.
Teach proper aseptic technique, sterile preparation, infection prevention, and appropriate cleaning and disinfection procedures.
Model exceptional attention to detail in patient monitoring, medical record documentation, treatment accuracy, and hospital cleanliness.
Reinforce established medical protocols, patient safety practices, and high standards of nursing care.
Support onboarding and clinical orientation of new Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
Develop and facilitate clinical in-services, skills demonstrations, practical assessments, and continuing education opportunities.
Provide constructive, timely feedback that helps team members improve their technical abilities and professional confidence.
Adapt training methods to different personalities, learning styles, and experience levels.
Partner with veterinarians, Clinical Supervisors, and hospital leadership to identify department-specific training needs.
Track competency assessments, training completion, skill sign-offs, and ongoing professional development.
Collaborate with the Ethos Clinical Learning & Development team to support hospital-wide training initiatives.
Maintain flexibility to provide training across different shifts, including weekends, based on staffing and educational needs.
Perform clinical procedures within California RVT scope-of-practice and supervision requirements.