Veterinary Technician Mentor

VCA Vet Tech Academy Mentor

Location: VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Norwalk, CT

Full time, in-person position

Compensation: $34 - $38 / hr based on qualifications and experience

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? Do you consider yourself a strong leader in the veterinary industry?

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, CT 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!

Qualifications to apply

• Maintains the credentials CVT, LVT or RVT
• Graduated from an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Previous experience in training and leadership preferred
• 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

Position expectations

• Full time, in-person position
• Position is based in Norwalk, CT
• Class trips to CT based farms, large animal facilities, and other educational opportunities within reasonable driving distance may occur throughout the year.
• Pay range based on qualifications and experience - $34 - $38 /hr
• Work week – Monday-Friday 8a-4p

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

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  

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 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.