Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Louisville, KY

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Louisville, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Veterinary Nursing Trainer to support the growth and development of veterinary assistants and credentialed technicians in emergency medicine. The trainer partners with hospital leadership to identify training needs, assess team members through observation and hands-on immersion, implement VEG training programs, and serve as the hospital’s primary training lead. The role combines on-the-floor mentoring with strategic development, including tailored instruction, peer-led learning, and the creation and refinement of educational materials. The trainer also helps advance team members through VEG’s Cultivate program and continually evaluates leveling programs, ensuring training reflects VEG’s culture, mission, and emergency standards of care. The position calls for a compassionate, curious, and collaborative leader who is committed to teaching and uplifting others. Travel to other VEG hospitals in the region may be required to assist with new veterinarian onboarding. The work may involve a noisy environment and strong or unpleasant odors, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis is required.

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.
Relentless passion for teaching and uplifting others.
Ownership mindset around 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 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 well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA-accredited program.
VTS in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia; this may lead to extra compensation considerations.
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 go-to training lead at the hospital.
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 compensation, including a 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, depending on role.
Learning and growth opportunities through VEG-created clinical and leadership programs, unlimited emergency-room 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, plus fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.