Veterinary Nursing Trainer - Chantilly, VA
On-site · Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Nursing Trainer role at VEG in Chantilly, VA focusing on developing and mentoring VEG teams in veterinary emergency nursing. Lead with curiosity, coach with compassion, and drive development through on-the-floor mentoring, peer-led sessions, and creation of educational tools. Responsibilities include identifying training needs with leadership, assessing assistants and credentialed technicians, advancing VEGCultivate program, developing training content (presentations, videos, simulations, assessments), coordinating mentoring culture, collaborating with nursing managers, and traveling to other VEG hospitals as needed. Requires high school diploma, veterinary technician credentialing (CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT) with AVMA-accredited program preferred, willingness to travel, and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong communication, collaboration, and ownership mindset are essential. The role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and alignment with VEG’s culture and emergency care standards.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology strongly preferred
- Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
- VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia a plus
- Willingness to travel to other VEG hospitals in your region to help with new veterinarian onboarding as needed
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis
- Strong communicator and collaborator across teams
- Ownership mindset around team growth and development
- Curiosity and desire to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology strongly preferred
- Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
- VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia a plus
- Willingness to travel to other VEG hospitals in your region to help with new veterinarian onboarding as needed
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis
- Strong communicator and collaborator across teams
- Ownership mindset around team growth and development
- Curiosity and desire to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
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