Description

• Responsible for training a technical staff in a single hospital location that adheres to the principles of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service
•  Responsible for the academic and practical training of the technical staff 

• Supports current training objectives and organization, while creating and supplementing
  additional technical training coursework as necessary
• Scheduling and organizing all technical training meetings, classes, and practical coursework
• Write outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises as needed for all technical training
• Administer written and practical exams for technical training, and work with department leads to provide updates on technical performance for review purposes
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for all potential technical staff new hires, at the request of the Hospital Administrator or Department Leads
• Assist in the arrangement and provision of technical training for all pertinent staff through multiple forums / modalities / times to maximize exposure to 24-hour staff
• Assist in technical staff reviews in a skill / technical assessment capacity to ensure staff members are provided clear expectations and understand how they perform compared to those expectations
• Responsible for initiation of new technical employees into home hospital
• Responsible for upholding the spirit of ACCESS by handling all necessary tasks that require attention 

• The Technician Trainer needs to possess an RVT and 3+ years of technical experience in a large hospital setting 
• Proven experience in teaching or training within a veterinary setting  
• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, including clinical procedures, animal handling, and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Passion for education and mentorship 
• Organizational skills and attention to detail 

• ​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions 

• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​ 
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations 
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets 
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions 
• 401k with employer contribution 

• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses 
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete 
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program