Manager – Veterinary Nursing Training

About The Position

The position will be responsible for developing, designing, delivering and overseeing a practical, competency based training programme for the SPCA that prepares inexperienced trainees for clinical veterinary nursing roles (and other animal related positions within the Society). This includes creating structured learning pathways, coaching trainees in real clinical settings, compliance with safety and welfare standards, and ensuring the training systems are sustainable for the long-term.

Roles & Responsibilities

Training Programme Design

• Develop structured, multi‑phase practical training curricula for entry‑level vet nurse trainees.
• Create weekly modules, skill checklists, and competency milestones.
• Design hands‑on learning activities aligned with clinic workflows and case types.
• Produce training materials such as SOPs, manuals, videos, and assessment tools.

Practical Training Delivery

• Provide on‑site coaching in animal handling, clinical nursing, diagnostics, surgical support, and patient care.
• Demonstrate procedures using a “observe → assist → perform under supervision → perform independently” progression.
• Conduct skills labs, simulations, and supervised practice sessions.
• Ensure trainees follow low‑stress handling and welfare‑first practices.

Assessment & Quality Assurance

• Develop and administer competency assessments (skill sign offs).
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide structured feedback.
• Identify learning gaps and implement remediation plans.
• Audit training quality, safety compliance, and documentation standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Establish and enforce safety protocols for animal handling, sharps, chemicals, radiology, and infection control.
• Ensure training activities comply with local veterinary regulations and clinic policies.
• Promote a culture of safety, welfare, and professionalism.

Mentorship & Stakeholder Support

• Train clinic mentors and supervisors.
• Facilitate communication between trainees, mentors, and veterinary surgeons.
• Advise clinic leadership on training capacity, workflow integration, and resource planning.

Design and Deliver Practical Training for Other Animal-Care Roles with the Society

• Customer Services (CS)

  • Training on basic animal welfare knowledge, triage questioning, client communication, and service flow.
  • Ensure CS staff understand clinical terminology, appointment types, and safety protocols.

• Homing Assistants

  • Training in behaviour assessment, adoption counselling, animal handling, and welfare monitoring.
  • Develop SOPs for homing procedures, matching assessments, and post‑adoption support.

• Inspectorate

  • Training on triage, animal first aid, monitoring vital signs
  • Ensure inspectors understand clinical red flags and referral pathways.

• Kennel Keepers / Animal Attendants

  • Training in husbandry, cleaning protocols, enrichment, feeding, monitoring, and low‑stress handling.
  • Develop competency checklists for daily care routines and welfare standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in veterinary nursing experience.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or supervising junior staff will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of small animal clinical procedures, anaesthesia, diagnostics, and patient care.
• Clinical expertise in general practice nursing and patient care.
• Instructional design for practical, competency‑based training.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Coaching and mentorship with clear communication and patience.
• Assessment literacy for evaluating skills and knowledge.
• Safety leadership and risk management.
• Professionalism and ethical decision‑making.
• Organisational skills for managing multiple trainees and clinics.
• On site work in SPCA veterinary clinics / hospitals, and / or training centres is required.
• Physical work involving animal handling, lifting, and clinical procedures.
• Travel between clinic locations if supporting multiple sites is required.

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