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About the Role

As a Nursing Trainer, you will lead with curiosity, coach with compassion, and obsess over development. You’ll build confidence, momentum, and careers in emergency medicine by working 1:1 on the floor, guiding peer-led sessions, or developing educational tools. Your work will help make VEG a place where people learn, lead, and love what they do.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to identify individual and team training needs
• Assess assistants and credentialed technicians through direct observation and real-time immersion
• Drive advancement through VEG’s Cultivate program
• Implement VEG training programs and serve as the go-to training lead at your hospital
• Split your time between on-the-floor mentoring and strategic development
• Provide tailored, hands-on training for all learning styles and skill levels with patience and understanding
• Organize peer training opportunities and build a strong mentoring culture
• Collaborate with nursing managers and professional networks to broaden impact
• Develop and refine training content (i.e. presentations, videos, simulations, and assessments)
• Ensure all training aligns with VEG’s culture, mission, and emergency standards of care
• Continually evaluate and improve leveling programs for assistants and technicians

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree or higher in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited program strongly preferred
• Credentialed as a veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT) in the state the VEG practice is located
• VTS in ECC, internal medicine, or anesthesia/analgesia a plus and will lead to extra considerations in compensation
• High level of knowledge and skill in emergency medicine
• Previous training experience preferred
• A relentless passion for teaching and uplifting others
• An ownership mindset around your team’s growth and development
• Strong communicator and collaborator across teams
• Excitement about VEG’s culture and mission, with a desire to lead by example
• Willingness to travel to other VEG hospitals in your region to help with new veterinarian onboarding as needed
• Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
• Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
• Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Skills

• Training
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Veterinary Emergency Medicine

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree or higher in veterinary technology

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Equity (depending on role and tenure)
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed)
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave; up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary
• Inclusive fertility and family-building care
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous employee referral program
• Comfy scrubs
• Cool VEG swag
• Food in the fridge

About the Company

• In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most, challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience.
• VEG has expanded rapidly with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, creating a better emergency experience for clients and employees.
• VEG offers unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship, allowing employees to grow their careers.
• VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

Equal Opportunity

• At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness.
• VEG is devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
• We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.