Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist - SAGE Campbell

$40.00–$50.00/hour (DOE)

Full-time opportunity in Campbell, California

SAGE Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist (TLDS) to support the training, development, and clinical growth of our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.

This is a hands-on clinical role for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys both working on the hospital floor and developing others. The TLDS continues to work as a Veterinary Technician while helping assess clinical skills, train new team members, support onboarding, and build ongoing learning opportunities for the hospital team.
 

Why Join SAGE Campbell

At SAGE Campbell, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most respected specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, collaborative, and advanced veterinary care while utilizing state-of-the-art technology and innovative treatment options. Services include emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, surgery, urgent care, and physical rehabilitation, and we are equally committed to fostering a positive, inclusive workplace culture focused on teamwork, learning, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on as a Veterinary Technician while serving as a clinical trainer and mentor for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Assess clinical skills and provide direct, hands-on training for new and existing team members.
• Facilitate Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician training across multiple skill levels.
• Develop and deliver clinical in-service training and educational sessions.
• Partner with Clinical Supervisors and hospital leadership to create individualized learning and development plans.
• Support onboarding and role-specific training across hospital departments based on operational needs.
• Track completion of clinical training, competency assessments, protocols, and required learning modules.
• Assign and support training through VetBloom, Talent Unleashed, and other learning platforms.
• Help develop and standardize clinical protocols, practical assessments, and skill sign-offs.
• Provide timely feedback to team members and leadership regarding training progress and development needs.
• Collaborate with the Ethos Clinical Learning & Development team and other clinical trainers to implement updated training programs.
• Support continuing education programs, workshops, and hospital learning initiatives.
• Promote a positive learning environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent credential required.
• Advanced veterinary clinical knowledge and strong hands-on technical skills.
• Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential is a plus.
• Experience training, mentoring, precepting, or developing Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
• Ability to confidently perform and teach veterinary clinical skills, including patient assessment and triage, venipuncture, medication and fluid administration, CPR, and patient care.
• Strong presentation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and support employees at varying levels of clinical experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple training and development initiatives.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with technicians, veterinarians, hospital leadership, and Learning & Development partners.
• Ability to adapt training approaches to individual learning needs and changing hospital priorities.
• Experience with veterinary electronic medical record systems and learning management systems preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on hospital training and clinical needs.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Three weeks accrued PTO
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVTs
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Health and wellness initiatives supporting work-life balance

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

As a Technician Learning & Development Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact beyond individual patient care by helping develop the Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants who support our hospitals every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. 

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