Veterinary Technician Learning and Development Specialist

Ethos Veterinary Health • San Francisco, CA

15d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

SAGE Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist (TLDS) to support the training, development, and clinical growth of our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants. This is a hands-on clinical role for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys both working on the hospital floor and developing others. The TLDS continues to work as a Veterinary Technician while helping assess clinical skills, train new team members, support onboarding, and build ongoing learning opportunities for the hospital team.

Requirements

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent credential required.
• 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 with the ability to track multiple training and development initiatives.
• Comfortable working 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 is a plus.
• Experience with veterinary electronic medical record systems and learning management systems preferred.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Continuing Education opportunities
• VetBloom learning and professional development resources
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee pet benefits
• Opportunities for continued professional and career development within SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree