Emergency Registered Veterinary Technicians will utilize their technical skills to the fullest, performing a variety of clinical procedures including venipuncture, radiology, and anesthesia monitoring across 12-hour shifts, seven days a week. They must provide high-level patient care while maintaining composure in a fast-paced, stressful emergency environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or eligible for registration, possessing excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with colleagues and pet owners. Success requires the ability to perform diverse clinical procedures, maintain strong organizational skills, and thrive under pressure in stressful situations.
professional certificateProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityTeam PlayerPatient AssessmentIndependent WorkVenipunctureAnesthesia MonitoringRadiologyCatheter PlacementEmergency TriageMedical Record KeepingIn-house Lab WorkSedation Monitoring
Job description
Registered Veterinary Technician or Technologist, RVT Location
Vancouver,
BC
Department:
ER
Compensation: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience $2,000 Signing Bonus! Connect with us for more information! The Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is an established, cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary facility located in the heart of Metro Vancouver. We have been providing emergency care in this community since 1978 and specialty services since 2015. In addition to Emergency care, we provide Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Radiology, Critical Care and Oncology services. Our Emergency Service is welcoming enthusiastic, highly motivated Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) to join our ever-growing team! Our Emergency RVTs will use their technical skills to the fullest and are given the necessary tools and resources to be successful in pursuing one or multiple passions within our hospital.
Schedule
As the Emergency Service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this position will include shifts in the daytime, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holiday shifts. Shifts are typically 12 hours in length, 3 shifts/week. You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement in various cases. Additional qualifications and attributes you must embrace to be successful in this role; Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register Confident team player who can also work independently when required Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures, including but not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in-house lab work, anesthesia/sedation monitoring, patient assessment, and emergency triage Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise Strong organizational skills and ability to keep accurate medical records Ability to thrive and provide a high level of care in an often fast-paced environment, Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and remain calm in stressful situations Ability to adapt to changing situations Our emergency department provides thorough training to all new staff members, including a mentoring program, to ensure the confidence and preparedness of all new team members. If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, joining the VAERC team would be a great opportunity for career advancement. What VCA Canada Offers RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology! Paid membership and dues Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time Employee assistance program Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation Time
Career Development Opportunities
Medical Library Access
Annual Uniform Allowance
Referral Bonus Rewards
Personal Pet Care Discounts
Sick Days
Virtual Health Care
Continuing Education Benefits
RRSP Employer Group Match Program
Paid Membership and Dues
Paid Wellness Days
Community Involvement Opportunities
Wellness and Appreciation Culture
E-tools for Meditation, Sleep, Exercise, and Focus
Access to Mini-courses
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! Referral Bonus Rewards! E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care Access to amazing mini-courses Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives Annual uniform allowance Generous personal pet care discounts Our Story VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know. #BCVTA #BCjobs 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
