Veterinary Technician Learning and Development Specialist

Ethos Veterinary Health•Campbell, CA

17d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

SAGE Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist to support the training, development, and clinical growth of Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants at SAGE Campbell in Campbell, California. This is a hands-on clinical role combining work as a Veterinary Technician with training and mentoring responsibilities. The Specialist assesses clinical skills, trains new team members, supports onboarding, and develops ongoing learning opportunities for the hospital team. SAGE Campbell is part of Ethos Veterinary Health and provides specialty and emergency veterinary care, including emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, surgery, urgent care, and physical rehabilitation. The hospital emphasizes compassionate, collaborative care, advanced technology, teamwork, learning, and professional development. The Specialist works with hospital leadership, Clinical Supervisors, and the Ethos Clinical Learning & Development team to coordinate training, competency assessments, learning programs, and clinical protocols. The role requires a flexible schedule based on hospital training and clinical needs. Compensation is $40.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent credential.
Advanced veterinary clinical knowledge and strong hands-on technical skills.
Experience training, mentoring, precepting, or developing Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
Ability to confidently perform and teach veterinary clinical skills, including patient assessment and triage, venipuncture, medication and fluid administration, CPR, and patient care.
Strong presentation, coaching, and communication skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and support employees at varying levels of clinical experience.
Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple training and development initiatives.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technicians, veterinarians, hospital leadership, and Learning & Development partners.
Ability to adapt training approaches to individual learning needs and changing hospital priorities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on hospital training and clinical needs.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential.
Experience with veterinary electronic medical record systems and learning management systems.

Responsibilities

Work hands-on as a Veterinary Technician while serving as a clinical trainer and mentor for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
Assess clinical skills and provide direct, hands-on training for new and existing team members.
Facilitate Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician training across multiple skill levels.
Develop and deliver clinical in-service training and educational sessions.
Partner with Clinical Supervisors and hospital leadership to create individualized learning and development plans.
Support onboarding and role-specific training across hospital departments based on operational needs.
Track completion of clinical training, competency assessments, protocols, and required learning modules.
Assign and support training through VetBloom, Talent Unleashed, and other learning platforms.
Help develop and standardize clinical protocols, practical assessments, and skill sign-offs.
Provide timely feedback to team members and leadership regarding training progress and development needs.
Collaborate with the Ethos Clinical Learning & Development team and other clinical trainers to implement updated training programs.
Support continuing education programs, workshops, and hospital learning initiatives.
Promote a positive learning environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient care.