Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist

Veterinary Technician, Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Mundelein, IL Schedule: Full-Time | 4 Shifts Per Week | Flexible Scheduling Availability is Needed | Days, Nights & Weekends will apply | Either 3 Twelve OR 4 Nine Hour Shifts Per Week | Weekends Required | Participation in Some Holiday Coverage Compensation: $28-36+/hr, Depending On Experience | Applicable Shift Differentials - $5/hr for Overnights

Why Join Premier Veterinary Group, Mundelein At Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your skills, compassion, and dedication make a real difference every day. Our brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital provides the advanced technology, equipment, and resources you need to deliver exceptional patient care while continuing to grow your clinical expertise. You'll work alongside experienced emergency clinicians, a board-certified surgeon, and a supportive team that values mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning. Whether you're caring for urgent cases or assisting with advanced procedures, every shift offers opportunities to expand your skills and make a lasting impact on the lives of pets and their families. We will be returning to 24 hour Emergency hours in early 2027!

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Lead hands-on clinical training for Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians, providing both direct instruction and train-the-trainer support.
• Welcome and mentor new team members through structured onboarding, individualized development plans, and ongoing coaching.
• Design, coordinate, and deliver engaging in-service training sessions in partnership with our Learning & Development team.
• Develop, implement, and maintain technician protocols to promote consistency, quality, and best practices in patient care.
• Assess and track clinical competencies, documenting training progress and supporting skill advancement across all technician levels.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and Learning & Development to coordinate continuing education opportunities, guest speakers, and professional development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative culture of continuous learning by encouraging knowledge sharing, mentorship, and clinical excellence.
• Serve as a hands-on clinical leader within the ICU, leading by example and supporting exceptional patient care alongside the technician team.
• Identify training needs and implement solutions that strengthen technical skills, confidence, and team performance throughout the hospital.
• Champion a positive, supportive learning environment that empowers team members to grow professionally while delivering outstanding care to patients and clients

What You Bring:

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Emergency and/or ICU veterinary medicine.
• Advanced technical and clinical nursing skills with the confidence to manage complex and critical cases.
• A passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing fellow Veterinary Technicians and Assistants.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and inspire others.
• Experience creating or delivering training programs, coaching team members, or serving as a clinical mentor is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to track progress, manage multiple priorities, and follow through on development plans.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.
• Flexibility to support training across varying schedules, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms
• Generous CE Allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms
• Veterinary Social Worker on site!

Join Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein during an exciting time of growth! In early 2025, we opened the doors to our brand-new, 10,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital, designed to support exceptional patient care and an outstanding team experience. Our collaborative team of veterinarians and support staff is passionate about delivering high-quality urgent veterinary care while building meaningful relationships with pets, their families, and one another. If you're looking for a workplace that values teamwork, compassion, and professional growth, you'll find your next opportunity at Premier Mundelein. Surrounding Areas

Premier Veterinary Group Mundelein is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Lake County and Chicago's northern suburbs, including:

• Libertyville
• Vernon Hills
• Hawthorn Woods
• Long Grove
• Grayslake
• Lake Zurich
• Buffalo Grove
• Lincolnshire
• Wauconda
• Deerfield
• Kildeer
• Gurnee
• Round Lake
• Lake Forest
• Highland Park
• Northbrook
• Palatine
• Arlington Heights
• Barrington
• Cary
• Crystal Lake
• McHenry
• Antioch
• Waukegan
• Kenosha, WI

About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. Join Us At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care! Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.