Training and Clinical Education Director jobs in San Diego, CA

Join The VCA California Veterinary Specialists Team!

Compensation : $ 34 - 38 / hr

Compensation negotiable depending on experience, credentials and education.

At VCA – California Veterinary Specialists, we want you to be fulfilled in your role as a Clinical Training and Education Supervisor, and each person’s individual skill set, personality, and career goals are highly valued. There’s something special about you, and we are excited to learn more!

We focus on delivering specialized, compassionate veterinary care to our community. Our mission is to combine the latest advances in medicine, science, and technology to diagnose, treat and enhance the quality of life of our patients. This is what we call Special Care from the Heart.

Why Join The VCA Family?

· Access to the people and resources from a large veterinary community

· Work closely with Board Certified Specialists in ECC, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Internal Medicine & Cardiology

· Leadership opportunities

· Career development programs

· Strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

· CE allowance

· Tuition support and sponsorships

· Vet Tech license reimbursement

· Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space)

· Referral bonuses

· Competitive wage

· Medical, dental & vision insurance

· Life, long, and short-term disability insurance

· Paid parental leave

· Paid vacation and sick time

· 401(k)

Our advanced medical care, world-renown medical staff and excellent benefits are not the only things that set us apart. San Diego County is a great place to live. We are known for our near perfect climate, miles of sandy coastline, and laid-back lifestyle.

Essential Job Functions

As a supervisor, you are expected to have the ability and possess the knowledge of the following: ​

• Develop and progress the VCA California Veterinary Specialists training program to advance the knowledge of new associates, as well as current team members looking to grow their roles
• Encourage a culture of learning within the hospital consistent with the mission, vision, and values of VCA California Veterinary Specialists, Carlsbad.
• Create a training schedule for all new associates including pairing with department mentors and rotating through multiple departments within the hospital to gain skills/knowledge relevant to hired role.
• Guide and develop Mentors within the technical team by providing training and development on individual teaching techniques and skills.
• Collaborate with department supervisors and technical staff to develop individual goals for career advancement within the hospital.
• Organize, schedule, and provide CE for the technical staff based on the needs of the hospital at a given time to provide ongoing training of current associates.
• Facilitate, organize, and oversee Veterinary Assistant & Technician Externships through local college outreach, communication with the school’s Program Director, and providing information/paperwork as required by the school
• Autonomously manage your time between on-the-floor mentoring and dedicated time in setting strategy to develop nursing care teams.
• Divide time with roughly 75% of time providing direct training and 25% of time on administrative/organizational work.

​Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent, by delivering an outstanding client experience, so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. You’ve worked hard for your credentials (RVT and VTS), and the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent to obtain is vital to improving the quality of life for our patients. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture

• Catheter placement

• Radiology

• Anesthesia monitoring

• Physical examinations and patient assessment

• Surgical preparation and assisting

• Laboratory work

• Pharmacy

• Patient recovery

• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Education and Experience:

Required: Registered Veterinary Technician Certification (California)

Required: 2 years of experience in leading a medical team

Preferred: Veterinary Technician Specialist Certification or Equivalent experience

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com