Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer

Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Carle Place, NY VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a "customer first" mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. About VEG VEG focuses on patient-centered care while promoting learning and growth for our nursing team.

We strive to provide employees with the best experience and opportunities for advancement within emergency veterinary medicine. Focus To apply a patient-centered approach while performing treatments, making patient assessments, and all other aspects of patient care. This role promotes learning and growth as an emergency veterinary technician, with opportunities toward Veterinary Technician Specialist certification and coordination of care. Veterinary technicians autonomously function using critical thinking and leadership to carry out patient treatment plans in coordination with the veterinary team.

What you can expect to do Coordinate with nursing leadership in your hospital to identify individual and team training needs. Continuously assess Assistants and Nurses to determine competency of skills through in-person observations and knowledge evaluations, advancing through the VEG Cultivate level system. Implement VEG training programs within your hospital and act as the point person for these programs (e.g., New ER Nurse). Manage time between on-the-floor mentoring and dedicated time for strategy development to build nursing care teams.

Facilitate in-person training for Assistants and Nurses based on identified hospital needs, including 1:1 training and peer-training opportunities. Collaborate to maximize opportunities for educational outreach within your hospital network and VEG community. Work with Nursing Education to discuss program development, training objectives, and needs. Provide educational opportunities for the nursing team, such as webinars, labs, and workshops.

Engage in self-reflection and program evaluation to enhance the assistant and technician leveling program. Ensure training content and activities align with VEG’s culture, mission, and standards of care in emergency medicine. Balance time with approximately 70-80% direct training and 20-30% administrative/organizational work. Assist in developing curricular materials (e.g., PowerPoints, videos, simulations, assessments) for the training program.

What you need Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the VEG practice location with experience in emergency medicine. A love for teaching and nurturing growth in fellow veterinary technicians and assistants. Modeling a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Certified as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in ECC is strongly preferred; VTS in Internal Medicine or Anesthesia with ECC experience also preferred.

Previous experience in a training role or training veterinary technicians is preferred. Comfortable mentoring others and able to give and receive feedback. Flexible schedule to work with VEG team members on various shifts. Positive, upbeat attitude; adaptable to change.

Embodies VEG values and is excited to share perspectives. Ability to recognize and celebrate colleagues’ successes. Ability to coordinate training projects with multiple teams. Willingness to support newer VEG veterinarians in skills training, as requested.

Willingness to travel within the local region to surrounding VEG Hospitals. A commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth in nursing skills and knowledge. Why you should choose us Because emergency is all we do, we do it best. We offer: Industry-leading compensation ($34.00 - $60.00/hr).

Opportunity to work in hospitals built from scratch with access to the latest equipment and technology. Generous employee pet discount. Referral rewards for helping teammates join VEG. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 401K with company match.

Paid parental leave – up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary. Unlimited Continuing Education opportunities to support career growth. Flexible work schedules for true work-life balance. Growth potential and team-building events (groceries for staff, contests, outings, retreats).

We maintain a fun, accountable culture while delivering high-quality emergency care. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Veterinary Services VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr