Lead Registered Veterinary Technician

Ethos Discovery; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

RRSP matching

Wellness allowance

Employee Assistance Program

CE allowance

Licensing dues paid

Vacation and sick days

Uniform allowance

Staff discounts

Team events

Job summary

Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley (AECFV) in Langley, BC is seeking a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician. You will mentor and support RVTs in one of Western Canada’s largest standalone emergency hospitals, delivering high-quality patient care in a busy environment.

The role requires RVT with leadership experience and strong emergency/critical care skills, plus excellent communication. The position offers full-time hours, a rotating schedule, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RVT required.
• Leadership/mentorship experience preferred.
• Strong emergency/critical care or specialty medicine experience preferred.
• Positive attitude with ability to motivate and support team.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for patient care and continuous learning.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and support Veterinary Technicians to encourage professional growth, confidence, and clinical excellence.
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment.
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
• Support team members during complex, high-stress cases.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development initiatives for Technicians.
• Contribute to scheduling support and team performance initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical role model by demonstrating advanced technical skills and patient advocacy.
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients for seamless patient care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentorship

Emergency care

Communication

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Fluent English

Job description

Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

$40–47/hr CAD based on experience + $4 shift differential (evening & overnight) - Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Full-time opportunity in Langley, British Columbia at Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley

Schedule: 3 to 4 shifts of 8 to 10 hours per week; one weekend shift per month required; rotating schedule including some statutory holidays

As a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician at Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley (AECFV), you'll provide exceptional patient care while serving as a mentor and resource for your fellow Veterinary Technicians in one of the largest and busiest standalone emergency hospitals in Western Canada.

Why Join Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley (AECFV)

AECFV has been providing emergency and critical care to the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley since 1996. We are an AAHA-accredited animal hospital supporting more than 100 general practices, operating out of an 8,000 sq ft facility that runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and housing one of the largest blood banks in Canada. We are a family-founded clinic and hold fast to that sense of community - our team of veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants genuinely look out for one another.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Mentor, coach, and support Veterinary Technicians to encourage professional growth, confidence, and clinical excellence
• Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital environment
• Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows, efficiency, and patient outcomes
• Support team members during complex, critical, and high-stress cases
• Help foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development initiatives for Veterinary Technicians
• Contribute to scheduling support and team performance initiatives
• Serve as a clinical role model by demonstrating advanced technical skills and patient advocacy
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients to ensure seamless patient care

What You Bring

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience preferred
• Strong emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine experience preferred
• Positive attitude with a demonstrated ability to motivate and support team members
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for patient care, professional development, and continuous learning
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Perks & Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP matching program
• Annual health and wellness allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education allowance plus paid conference days
• Paid licensing and membership dues
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Uniform allowance
• Generous staff discounts on services, products, and pet facilities
• Company events and a fun team atmosphere

Location Highlight

Langley is located in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, part of Metro Vancouver's Lower Mainland. The area combines suburban and rural communities with easy access to Vancouver, the U.S. border, and the outdoor recreation of the surrounding valley and mountains. Residents enjoy a mix of local farms, parks, and trails alongside urban amenities within a short drive.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

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.

Join Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.