Veterinary Head of Training and Development

Skip To Job Description Ethos Veterinary Health is a network of hospitals providing specialty and emergency care for pets. Our ethos is simple: to provide the most advanced, innovative and compassionate veterinary care possible. It is the foundation of our organization and it continues to drive us forward in our mission to define the future of veterinary medicine. Thanks for visiting our Job Board. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications. Veterinary Head of Training and Development Gilbert, AZ Full Time Senior Manager/Supervisor Share Job Purpose: The Head of Training and Development is responsible for the training and development of all support staff members to include: Front Office (in coordination with the office manager), Technicians, Technician Assistants, Doctor’s Assistants, Kennel Assistants, and Lab Techs in all departments. The Head of Training and Development will spearhead new staff training as well as play a large role in AVECCC development and implementation. This position will be based out of AVECCC but will help the other AVECCC sites with training and development programs, classroom training and implementation.  Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and lead aligned staff in the provision of safe, timely, efficient, equitable, effective, and patient-centered care.  Promote the growth of aligned staff in areas such as problem solving, strategic thinking, decision making by identifying strengths and areas for growth, goal setting, and formal and informal learning and coaching.  Direct and develop leadership skills by mentoring and role modeling.  Support staff in leading nursing practice initiatives to improve nursing care, safety, and cost.  Support staff in addressing practice trends that vary from standards/best practices. Analyze practice and identify opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Provide one-on-one coaching to monitor workload, track short- and long-term goals and review clinical and professional metrics.  Foster a culture that embraces change and innovation. Promote and monitor role standardization and optimization. Provide strategic visioning for staff.  Actively participates in talent review and succession planning.  Recruit, hire, orient and develop staff. Support and promote organizational and nursing strategic plans Collaborating with the Leadership Team to develop a robust training program that encompasses all necessary duties for: Kennel Assistant, Technician Assistant, Lab Technician, Doctor’s Assistants, Front Office, and Technician (Levels 1-3). (Review and revise as necessary current training program) Identifies training needs for employees and the hospital as a whole.  Develop training programs, selecting training materials, and ensuring programs are relevant Create and manage training budgets. Promote identification and resolution of complex or recurring clinical or operational problems consulting with stakeholders as necessary.  Effectively supervises the Charge Nurse team in collaboration with the HM/HD. Facilitate nursing leadership collaboration within each area/hospital when applicable.   Ensure staff are involved in the sustainability of interventions, initiatives, and practice changes.  Participates in performance management, coaching, disciplinary action, and reviews of nursing staff.  Facilitates and participates in training meetings with both the DVM team, leadership teams, and clinical staff Oversees the hiring and onboarding process for the nursing staff. Assists with the oversight of nursing scheduling and labor budget. Create and develop medical SOPs in partnership with the Medical Director. Participates in the maintenance and the process of obtaining hospital credentials.(VECCS level 1, AHAA, etc.)    Facilitate and participate in M&M rounds. Assign trainers/mentors with new trainees depending on position.  Remain up to...