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Registered Veterinary Technician, Triage, ER, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals·Toronto, Ontario

CA$19 - CA$38/hr·Full Time·On Site·
2-5 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Triage RVTs assess incoming emergency patients, prioritize care, and assist veterinarians with diagnostics and treatments. They are responsible for administering anesthesia for emergency procedures and providing hands-on care for critical cases.

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Department

  • Emergency,
  • ER
  • Location:
  • Scarborough,
  • ON
  • Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
  • Employment
  • Type:
  • Full-time
  • Position
  • Type: Existing position Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is expanding our ER Team, with Registered Veterinary Technicians ready to enhance their skills while supported in a collaborative team. TVEH is a state-of-the-art veterinary emergency and referral hospital that delivers expert care and treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Join our dynamic team at TVEH, where our Triage RVTs play a vital role in assessing incoming patients, prioritizing care, and assisting DVMs with diagnostics, treatments, admissions, and discharges.: Administer anesthesia for emergency procedures (e.g., GDVs, foreign bodies) Provide hands-on patient care for cases like blocked cats, gastroenteritis, fractures, GDVs, and autoimmune diseases Assist with stabilization, surgical procedures, and post-op management alongside our specialists Be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering top-tier emergency veterinary care in the
  • GTA
  • Schedule: Our triage RVT team rotates on a 4-on, 4-off schedule, with two 10-hour day shifts followed by two 10-hour evening shifts. This includes weekends and holidays. What VCA Canada Offers RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada Paid membership and dues Paid wellness days, sick days and vacation time
  • Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! Employee assistance program Continuing education benefits; paid to learn! Referral Bonus Rewards! E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus. Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! Access to amazing mini-courses Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives Annual uniform allowance Generous personal pet care discounts And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! 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. #TriageRVT, #ERVetTech, #VetTechJobsToronto 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT) capable of working in a fast-paced emergency environment. The role requires the ability to handle a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Triage
  • Emergency Care
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Post-operative Management
  • Anesthesia Administration
  • Diagnostic Assistance

Benefits

  • Career development
  • Sick days
  • Employee assistance program
  • RRSP Employer Group Match Program
  • Vacation time
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Paid wellness days
  • Shopping discounts
  • Virtual health care (telemedicine)
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Personal pet care discounts
  • Paid membership and dues
  • Referral bonus rewards
  • Meditation, sleep, exercise, and focus e-tools

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$19 - CA$38/hr
Locations
Toronto, Ontario; Scarborough, Ontario
Posted
Jun 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
VA

Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

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 general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Registered Veterinary Technician roles in emergency care are often in steady demand in Ontario, especially where triage skills and comfort with fast-paced cases matter. These positions are competitive because employers look for RVTs who can handle rotating schedules, including weekends and holidays, while working closely with a clinical team. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability for shift work and highlight any ER or triage experience in your application.

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