Veterinary Technician Trainer

VCA Animal Hospitals•Fishers, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Cente r is looking to add an enthusiastic and dedicated Veterinary Technician Trainer to our growing Training Team! Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technician Trainer – Surgery & Anesthesia to support the onboarding, training, and professional development of our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants. This role will focus primarily on the Surgery department, while also providing training support across all surgical specialties (including Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Emergency) and Anesthesia for all hospital departments. The Technician Trainer will play a key role in fostering an organized, supportive, and engaging learning environment by developing structured training programs, delivering hands-on instruction, and creating opportunities for continuous education and growth. This position works closely with hospital leadership to support long-term technician advancement and elevate patient care standards.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of specialty and emergency veterinary procedures and protocols.
Registered Veterinary Technician- CVT, LVT, RVT
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to engage and motivate others in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for teaching and professional development.

Responsibilities

Support new employee training during the established onboarding program.
Provide organized, hands-on, one-on-one training across all hospital departments, with a primary focus on Surgery and Anesthesia.
Develop and mentor in-house trainers to provide on-the-floor support for new team members.
Initiate and facilitate in-house continuing education (CE) opportunities, including journal clubs, wet/dry labs, and scheduled lectures, leveraging the expertise of DVMs, Technicians, and Assistants.
Partner with hospital leadership to develop and implement long-term technician advancement strategies based on hospital needs and goals.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Paid vacation (2 weeks in 1st year for RVT), sick time, and holiday pay
Free mental health sessions (Lyra) and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
Health saving account, and Flexible spending account
Generous pet care discounts plus discounts on Mars, Royal Canin, Hills, and more
Life, long, and short-term disability insurance (company paid)
Paid parental leave for new parents
401(k) (company match)
Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at VCA, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
Dedicated onboarding and development support
Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Free Continuing Education through our online WoofU