Learning Development Manager Jobs in California
Learning Development Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare, financial services, and entertainment, with openings at every level from program coordinator to director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the largest share of postings, and established employers like Kaiser Permanente, Apple, and Salesforce maintain consistent learning and development functions across the state. Instructional design, leadership development, and learning technology integration are the most sought-after specialties right now. 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 Development Manager Job Market in California
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Energy
- Trucking
- Automotive
- Construction & Real Estate
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in learning development manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in education, organizational development, instructional design, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide training programs or curricula
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Workday Learning, Cornerstone, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams across large California organizations
- Experience applying adult learning theory and instructional design frameworks like ADDIE or SAM
- Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, or similar platforms
Learning Development Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a learning development manager in California?
Most California employers require a bachelor's degree in instructional design, organizational development, human resources, or education, with a master's degree preferred at larger companies. California has no state-issued license for this role, but certifications such as the ATD Certified Professional in Talent Development or the CPLP credential meaningfully strengthen applications. The typical path moves from training coordinator or instructional designer roles into management, often within large California technology, healthcare, or financial services organizations.
How much do learning development managers make in California?
Learning 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 development managers in California?
Employers hiring learning 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 headquarters, major health systems, and global financial institutions means demand for learning development managers remains steady throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most learning development manager jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and Irvine have the most learning development manager openings in California right now. The distribution reflects the state's major economic centers: the San Francisco Bay Area's density of technology headquarters, Los Angeles's mix of entertainment studios and healthcare systems, and San Diego's growing biotech and defense sectors all generate consistent demand for professionals who can build and scale learning programs.
Are there remote learning development manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of learning development manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work, including curriculum design, LMS administration, and virtual facilitation, can be done fully online. Roles that involve in-person onboarding programs or hands-on leadership workshops are more likely to require on-site presence at least part of the week.
How can I get hired as a learning development manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a training coordinator, learning specialist, or instructional designer role first, then moving into management after building a portfolio of programs. Large California employers like Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and major UC system campuses run rotational HR and talent development programs that accept candidates with limited direct experience. A completed ATD certification or a strong portfolio of e-learning modules built with Articulate or Adobe Captivate can substitute meaningfully for years of experience in California hiring conversations.
Where can I find and apply to learning development manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to learning development manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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