Ethos Veterinary Health·Kelowna, British Columbia
The Registered Veterinary Technician will provide emergency and critical care to small animal patients, including triage, surgical assistance, and diagnostic testing. They will also manage patient monitoring, medication administration, and client counseling while contributing to a collaborative hospital team.
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Fairfield Animal Hospital
$27–34 CAD/hr based on experience, with premiums for evening, weekend and overnight shifts
Full-time and part-time opportunities in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
4 on, 4 off rotation, including evenings, weekends, and rotating overnights (typically one month per year). Open to candidates interested in overnights only. Full-time and part-time positions considered based on staffing needs.
Step into a role where variety, challenge, and room to grow come standard. As a Registered Veterinary Technician at Fairfield Animal Hospital, you'll work alongside a collaborative team delivering emergency and critical care to small animal patients. Whether you're a new to emergency or a seasoned ER RVT, you'll find a supportive, fast-paced environment that respects your experience at every level.
At Fairfield Animal Hospital, part of NVA Canada, you'll join a long-standing, community-rooted clinic celebrating 50 years of serving Kelowna's companion animals. As the only 24-hour emergency animal hospital in the Central Okanagan, Fairfield operates 24/7/365 on an emergency triage basis, giving you exposure to a steady, varied caseload. Voted the #1 Veterinary Hospital in the Central Okanagan and a repeat Gold winner for Best Emergency Vet, our team holds fast to a culture of respect, kindness, and community, with real investment in your growth and work-life balance.
Perks & Benefits
Kelowna sits in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, known for its lakes, wineries, and year-round outdoor recreation. Fairfield's team enjoys the mix of a tight-knit community feel with easy access to hiking, water sports, and a growing local food and arts scene.
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Candidates must be registered as a Veterinary Technologist or a recent graduate prepared to write the national examination. The role requires a passion for emergency medicine, strong organizational skills, and the physical ability to handle animals and stand for extended periods.
Market context
In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.
