Learning And Development Manager Jobs in California
Learning And Development Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, financial services, and entertainment across a broad seniority range from learning coordinator through senior director. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Google, and Wells Fargo have longstanding California operations and ongoing learning and development manager needs. The most in-demand specialties in California listings are leadership development, instructional design program management, and diversity and inclusion learning strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist
$40.00–$50.00/hour (DOE)
Full-Time | SAGE Veterinary Centers
SAGE Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist (TLDS) to support the training, development, and clinical growth of our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
This is a hands-on clinical role for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys both working on the hospital floor and developing others. The TLDS continues to work as a Veterinary Technician while helping assess clinical skills, train new team members, support onboarding, and build ongoing learning opportunities for the hospital team.
Responsibilities
- Work hands-on as a Veterinary Technician while serving as a clinical trainer and mentor for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
- Assess clinical skills and provide direct, hands-on training for new and existing team members.
- Facilitate Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician training across multiple skill levels.
- Develop and deliver clinical in-service training and educational sessions.
- Partner with Clinical Supervisors and hospital leadership to create individualized learning and development plans.
- Support onboarding and role-specific training across hospital departments based on operational needs.
- Track completion of clinical training, competency assessments, protocols, and required learning modules.
- Assign and support training through VetBloom, Talent Unleashed, and other learning platforms.
- Help develop and standardize clinical protocols, practical assessments, and skill sign-offs.
- Provide timely feedback to team members and leadership regarding training progress and development needs.
- Collaborate with the Ethos Clinical Learning & Development team and other clinical trainers to implement updated training programs.
- Support continuing education programs, workshops, and hospital learning initiatives.
- Promote a positive learning environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient care.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent credential required.
- Advanced veterinary clinical knowledge and strong hands-on technical skills.
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential is a plus.
- Experience training, mentoring, precepting, or developing Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
- Ability to confidently perform and teach veterinary clinical skills, including patient assessment and triage, venipuncture, medication and fluid administration, CPR, and patient care.
- Strong presentation, coaching, and communication skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and support employees at varying levels of clinical experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple training and development initiatives.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with technicians, veterinarians, hospital leadership, and Learning & Development partners.
- Ability to adapt training approaches to individual learning needs and changing hospital priorities.
- Experience with veterinary electronic medical record systems and learning management systems preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on hospital training and clinical needs.
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
- Life and disability insurance
- Continuing Education opportunities
- VetBloom learning and professional development resources
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee pet benefits
- Opportunities for continued professional and career development within SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.
As a Technician Learning & Development Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact beyond individual patient care by helping develop the Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants who support our hospitals every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDH
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Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist
$40.00–$50.00/hour (DOE)
Full-Time | SAGE Veterinary Centers
SAGE Veterinary Centers is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician Learning & Development Specialist (TLDS) to support the training, development, and clinical growth of our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
This is a hands-on clinical role for an experienced veterinary professional who enjoys both working on the hospital floor and developing others. The TLDS continues to work as a Veterinary Technician while helping assess clinical skills, train new team members, support onboarding, and build ongoing learning opportunities for the hospital team.
Responsibilities
- Work hands-on as a Veterinary Technician while serving as a clinical trainer and mentor for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
- Assess clinical skills and provide direct, hands-on training for new and existing team members.
- Facilitate Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician training across multiple skill levels.
- Develop and deliver clinical in-service training and educational sessions.
- Partner with Clinical Supervisors and hospital leadership to create individualized learning and development plans.
- Support onboarding and role-specific training across hospital departments based on operational needs.
- Track completion of clinical training, competency assessments, protocols, and required learning modules.
- Assign and support training through VetBloom, Talent Unleashed, and other learning platforms.
- Help develop and standardize clinical protocols, practical assessments, and skill sign-offs.
- Provide timely feedback to team members and leadership regarding training progress and development needs.
- Collaborate with the Ethos Clinical Learning & Development team and other clinical trainers to implement updated training programs.
- Support continuing education programs, workshops, and hospital learning initiatives.
- Promote a positive learning environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and patient care.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), or equivalent credential required.
- Advanced veterinary clinical knowledge and strong hands-on technical skills.
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) credential is a plus.
- Experience training, mentoring, precepting, or developing Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.
- Ability to confidently perform and teach veterinary clinical skills, including patient assessment and triage, venipuncture, medication and fluid administration, CPR, and patient care.
- Strong presentation, coaching, and communication skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and support employees at varying levels of clinical experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple training and development initiatives.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with technicians, veterinarians, hospital leadership, and Learning & Development partners.
- Ability to adapt training approaches to individual learning needs and changing hospital priorities.
- Experience with veterinary electronic medical record systems and learning management systems preferred.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on hospital training and clinical needs.
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
- Life and disability insurance
- Continuing Education opportunities
- VetBloom learning and professional development resources
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee pet benefits
- Opportunities for continued professional and career development within SAGE and Ethos Veterinary Health
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.
As a Technician Learning & Development Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact beyond individual patient care by helping develop the Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants who support our hospitals every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. #INDH
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Learning And Development Manager Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in learning and development manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, education, organizational development, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience designing and delivering corporate learning programs
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of learning professionals or instructional designers
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong project management skills with the ability to run multiple training initiatives simultaneously
- Experience partnering with senior leadership to align learning strategy with business objectives
Learning And Development Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a learning and development manager in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, education, or a related field, followed by progressive experience in training coordination or instructional design roles. California has no state-issued license for learning and development managers, but employers here consistently favor candidates who hold the Association for Talent Development's CPTD certification or SHRM's SHRM-CP credential. Building a portfolio of program outcomes and measurable learner results strengthens candidacy significantly.
How much do learning and development managers make in California?
Learning and development managers in California earn a median of about $156,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,900 for the lowest 10% to over $274,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire learning and development managers in California?
Employers hiring learning and development managers in California right now include Intuit, Gilead Sciences, and Anduril, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of large technology firms, integrated health systems, and global financial institutions means demand is spread across multiple industries rather than tied to a single sector.
Which California cities have the most learning and development manager jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Irvine have the most learning and development manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its scale across entertainment, healthcare, and corporate headquarters, San Francisco and the Bay Area draw heavily from technology companies, and San Diego's openings are driven largely by biotech firms, defense contractors, and regional health systems such as Scripps and Sharp.
Are there remote learning and development manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Learning and development manager work is largely strategic and digital, making remote and hybrid arrangements common. About 67% of learning and development manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how widely adopted virtual learning delivery has become. Curriculum design, program management, and vendor oversight are the functions most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a learning and development manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a learning coordinator or training specialist role, which large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and major UC Health systems use as a feeder for manager-track positions. Adjacent roles in HR generalist, instructional design, or talent coordination functions at California tech or healthcare organizations are also common bridges. Earning the ATD's APTD certification and building a portfolio of completed training projects, even from volunteer or contract work, gives candidates without direct management experience a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to learning and development manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to learning and development manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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