ER Vet Tech — $26–$35/hr, $2.5k Sign-On

Ethos Discovery; Toronto; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OAVT annual dues reimbursement

Continued education support

Comprehensive benefits package (health

life insurance and Employee Assistance

RRSP matching

Staff pet allowance

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Uniforms provided

VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)

Veterinary Technician EducationScholar

Job summary

Central Toronto Veterinary Referral & Emergency Clinic in Toronto, Ontario, is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Specialty team. The role focuses on advanced ER, critical care, and specialty medicine in a fast-paced referral hospital setting.

The ideal candidate is an OAVT-accredited RVT, with VTNE in progress or completed, and strong English communication. A support-rich environment and mentorship foster clinical growth and top-tier patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an OAVT-accredited Veterinary Technician program.
• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred, or eligible to obtain registration.
• VTNE passed or currently preparing to write VTNE.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess emergency patients presenting with shock, trauma, toxicity, acute illness, and other critical conditions.
• Perform and document patient evaluations and treatments.
• Assist with advanced procedures including thoracentesis, ultrasound procedures, central line placement, epidurals, and other specialized treatments.
• Provide exceptional nursing care for hospitalized and outpatient cases.
• Perform patient monitoring, TPRs, catheter placement and maintenance, wound care, and rehabilitation support.
• Assist with diagnostic testing and treatment plans.
• Support surgical procedures from patient preparation through anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Deliver compassionate patient care and exceptional client communication.
• Collaborate closely with emergency veterinarians, specialists, and support staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes.

Skills

Emergency care interest

Fluent English

Strong communication

Team oriented

Patient care focus

Education

OAVT-accredited Veterinary Technician program

RVT preferred

VTNE in progress/completed

Tools

VetBloom (CE)

Surgical assist tools

Job description

Central Toronto Veterinary Referral & Emergency Clinic in Toronto, Ontario, is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Specialty team. The role focuses on advanced ER, critical care, and specialty medicine in a fast-paced referral hospital setting.

The ideal candidate is an OAVT-accredited RVT, with VTNE in progress or completed, and strong English communication. A support-rich environment and mentorship foster clinical growth and top-tier patient care.