Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Downtown Animal Hospital

VetStrategy; Kingston; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Overnight schedule

Modern equipment

Team‑oriented workplace

Job summary

Downtown Animal Hospital in Kingston, Ontario, is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for a full-time overnight role (3 days on, 4 days off). The position offers an hourly wage of CAD 28–35 with a signing bonus between CAD 2,500 and CAD 5,000.

You will work with a supportive team to provide urgent and emergency veterinary care for a diverse caseload. Join a modern clinic with strong team culture, opportunities to grow in emergency and urgent care, and a schedule designed for

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing.
• Interest in urgent and emergency care.
• Excellent technical, patient‑care, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients with urgent and emergency concerns.
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments and procedures.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the team.
• Maintain medical records and ensure a clean, safe hospital environment.

Skills

Emergency care

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Education

RVT license

Tools

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

In-house lab analyzers

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

Full-Time Overnight | 3 Days On, 4 Days Off | $28–$35/hour | $2,500–$5,000 Signing Bonus

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 Technologist to join our team for a full‑time overnight position!

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 variation, 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 overnight position with a 3-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, offering a great balance between meaningful clinical work and time away from the hospital.

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.
• Availability to work the full-time overnight schedule of 3 days on and 4 days off.

Compensation & Perks

• Hourly wage of $28–$35, based on experience and qualifications.
• Signing bonus of $2,500–$5,000, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
• Full-time overnight schedule of 3 days on and 4 days off.
• 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.

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].