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Verified Pay $60,000 - $75,000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Norwalk, Connecticut

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VCA Vet Tech Academy Mentor

Do you consider yourself a strong leader in the veterinary industry? Do you have a passion for teaching others? Are you interested in being a part of the solution to the credentialed veterinary technician shortage in veterinary medicine?

If you answered yes to the questions above, this is the position for you!

The VCA Vet Tech Academy is seeking a credentialed veterinary technician with previous training and leadership experience to take on the role of Academy Mentor in our Norwalk, Connecticut location. We need a mentor like you to help us support our students’ success. In this full-time position you will directly impact the education and careers of up-and-coming veterinary technicians. You will play a crucial role in supporting veterinary technician students who are developing their knowledge and skills and will help them navigate how to apply what they are learning to provide exceptional patient care.

We invite you to be a part of an exciting and expanding program designed to support, enhance, and reinforce the education students receive in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program. Come and be a part of this trailblazing team!

What makes a good mentor?

Willing to teach and guide students who are learning new skills and patience for the learning process
Ability to use errors as teachable moments in a constructive and empathetic way, understanding that things may go wrong, and errors may be made
Create a positive learning environment where students feel excited to show up
Ability to give positive feedback and encouragement and has the desire to celebrate small and large accomplishments
Can give constructive feedback in a supporting and caring way
Ability to lead by example and willingness to show and own up to weaknesses
Shows enthusiasm for the field of veterinary medicine and wants to inspire others to feel the same way

Qualifications to apply

Previous experience in training and leadership required
Previous experience working in specialty medicine preferred
Advanced technical and nursing skills required
Ability to lead in a positive, supportive and constructive manner
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public in a professional and respectful way
Ability to adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment while maintaining calm and focus

Requirements and expectations

Maintains the credentials CVT, LVT or RVT
Graduated from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program
Full time, in-person position
Position is based in Norwalk, CT and may require travel to Shelton, CT up to two days a week
Responsible for overseeing the training and education of up to 20 veterinary technician students

Why Join the VCA Team?

We are truly passionate about supporting Veterinary Technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
Leadership opportunities
Career development programs
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
Continuing education allowance
Tuition support and sponsorships
Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
Referral bonuses
Competitive wage
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Generous pet care discounts
Life, long and short-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k)
Full-time and Part-time positions available

Schedule: Mon / Tues / Fri 8am - 4pm, Wed / Thur 9am - 4pm

Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 / year

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 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