Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Oak Brook, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Oak Brook, IL

17h•$33 - $65

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Veterinary Nursing Trainer to help veterinary assistants and credentialed technicians develop their skills and careers in emergency medicine. The trainer partners with hospital leadership to identify learning needs, assesses team members through observation and hands-on work, implements VEG training programs, and serves as the hospital’s training lead. The role combines on-the-floor mentoring with training development, including creating educational materials and improving advancement programs. Training should reflect VEG’s culture, mission, and emergency standards of care. The trainer may travel to other regional VEG hospitals to assist with onboarding new veterinarians and must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

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.
Passion for teaching and uplifting others.
Ownership mindset regarding team growth and development.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
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, based on hospital needs.
Ability to work 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 team accomplishments.
Ownership of work and commitment to impactful long-term results.
Curiosity and ongoing interest in learning and developing skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program strongly preferred.
VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to additional compensation considerations.
Previous training experience preferred.
Excitement about VEG’s culture and mission and a desire to lead by example.

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 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 to help with new veterinarian onboarding as needed.

Benefits

Competitive base pay of $33–$65 per hour, including a 401(k) match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on day one.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Possible equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
VEG-created clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited ER continuing education, with 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.
Inclusive fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.