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Veterinary Training Coordinator

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our team as our Veterinary Training Coordinator!

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and education? Then look no further! This position offers a unique opportunity to train and mentor veterinary technicians, helping them develop the skills and expertise needed for a successful career in animal care.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for training a technical staff in a large emergency and specialty hospital that adheres to our core values of Service, Empathy, Accountability, Joy, Exploration, and Team
• Responsible for the academic and practical training of the technical staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports current training objectives, 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 clinical managers to provide updates on technical performance for review purposes
• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for all potential veterinary healthcare team member new hires, at the request of the Hospital Administrator or Clinical Managers
• 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 orientation of new veterinary healthcare team members
• Responsible for upholding the spirit of SCVSEC by handling all necessary tasks that require attention

Qualifications:

• The Training Coordinator needs to possess at least 3+ years of veterinary technician experience in a large emergency and specialty hospital.
• 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

Benefits:

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• 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 and no waiting period
• 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 so much more!

If you are excited about the prospect of training and mentoring veterinary technicians, we want to hear from you! Apply today to speak with a member of our leadership team.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.