Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Downtown Animal Hospital

VetStrategy; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-focused culture

Emergency skills growth

Modern diagnostic tools

In-house labs

Coffee and refreshments

Job summary

VetStrategy in Kingston is seeking an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join Downtown Animal Hospital. You’ll provide high-quality nursing care for urgent cases, assist veterinarians, monitor patients, and support emergency procedures in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

We value teamwork, compassion, and excellent client service. This full-time role offers modern facilities, a varied caseload, and opportunities to grow your emergency and urgent care skills in a supportive

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the provincial regulatory body.
• Strong interest in urgent and emergency veterinary medicine.
• Excellent technical, patient-care, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and genuine passion for patient care.
• Values teamwork, compassion, and a positive hospital culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergency medical concerns.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, assess their condition, and communicate changes to the veterinary team.
• Perform RVT duties to the fullest extent of your training and professional scope.
• Support emergency surgeries and provide appropriate perioperative and recovery care.
• Operate and assist with diagnostic equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory analyzers.
• Communicate with clients with empathy and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, fellow RVTs, veterinary assistants, and the wider team to deliver excellent patient care.

Skills

RVT in good standing

Urgent & emergency med

Technical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.

We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises

• Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
• Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
• Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.

Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.

Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Downtown Animal Hospital

Hourly wage: $22–$28/hour based on experience

Are you an RVT who enjoys emergency and urgent care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative team? Downtown Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team!

With a strong team culture, modern facilities, and a varied urgent care caseload, this is an exciting opportunity to use your skills, continue learning, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families.

About Us

At Downtown Animal Hospital, our team culture is exceptional. We pride ourselves on creating a positive work environment built on teamwork, excellent patient care, and outstanding client service.

Our team includes 8 veterinarians, 10 RVTs, and 5 veterinary assistants across full-time, part-time, casual, and hybrid schedules. We also welcome volunteers who contribute to our hospital community.

We provide urgent and emergency veterinary care supported by modern equipment and in-house diagnostics, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and veterinary analyzers. We also have access to point-of-care ultrasound and, on occasion, veterinarians who can provide care for pocket pets.

Our caseload offers plenty of variety, including toxin exposures, acute gastrointestinal and urinary cases, acute lameness, seizures, porcupine quills, chronic kidney disease, diabetic crises, and emergency surgeries such as pyometras, GDVs, and foreign body removals.

We focus on urgent and emergency care rather than specialty services, giving our team the opportunity to support patients through a wide range of challenging and rewarding cases.

About The Role

This is a full-time opportunity for an RVT who enjoys urgent and emergency medicine and wants to be part of a collaborative, supportive hospital team.

As an RVT at Downtown Animal Hospital, you’ll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians, providing high-quality nursing care, and helping patients receive the attention they need during urgent and emergency situations.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergency medical concerns.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized patients, assess their condition, and communicate changes to the veterinary team.
• Perform RVT duties to the fullest extent of your training and professional scope.
• Support emergency surgeries and provide appropriate perioperative and recovery care.
• Operate and assist with diagnostic equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory analyzers.
• Communicate with clients with empathy and professionalism during stressful situations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, fellow RVTs, veterinary assistants, and the wider team to deliver excellent patient care.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the appropriate provincial regulatory body.
• A strong interest in urgent and emergency veterinary medicine.
• Excellent technical, patient-care, and communication skills.
• The ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for patient care.
• Someone who values teamwork, compassion, and a positive hospital culture.

Compensation & Perks

• Hourly wage of $22–$28, based on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time employment opportunity.
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace that values collaboration and excellent patient care.
• Opportunities to build your emergency and urgent care skills while working with a varied caseload.
• Access to modern diagnostic equipment and in-house laboratory capabilities.
• A welcoming hospital environment with coffee, tea, and water available for clients and team members.

Why Kingston?

Kingston offers a wonderful mix of history, culture, outdoor adventure, and city life. From local markets, live concerts, and movies in the square to Fort Henry and historic prison tours, there’s always something to explore.

Enjoy outdoor skating in the winter, or take advantage of the waterfront with rowing, boating, kayaking, and sailing in the warmer months. Kingston is also home to a fantastic selection of unique restaurants, cafés, and local shops.

Whether you love the outdoors, enjoy discovering new restaurants, or want to live somewhere with a vibrant community and plenty to do, Kingston has something for everyone.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail].