Emergency RVT: Fast-Paced Care, Collaborative Team

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

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