Registered Veterinary Technician

Vets Around The Corner

Canada

Hybrid

CAD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Ongoing CE

Mentorship

Modern facility

Dental care

Extended health care

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vets Around the Corner – Emergency Department, Port Perry, Ontario, seeks an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join a brand-new private emergency facility on the ground level. You’ll help build systems, culture, and best practices while providing compassionate care in critical situations.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth, with rotating shift schedules and strong support from an award-winning organization.

Qualifications

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Comfort with high-pressure emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level nursing care in emergency and critical cases.
Triage and assist with emergency presentations
Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures and surgeries
Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Conduct diagnostics including lab work and radiography
Maintain accurate medical records with AI-assisted tools
Communicate clearly with clients during critical situations
Support emergency operations and outreach initiatives
Contribute ideas to develop emergency protocols and workflows

Skills

RVT certification

Teamwork

Critical care

Communication

Education

RVT credential

Tools

Radiography

Medical records software

AI record keeping

Job description

Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Emergency Department | Privately Owned | Port Perry, Ontario

A career where your skills truly matter — and where you help shape the future of emergency veterinary medicine.

Vets Around the Corner – Emergency Department (VAC-ED) is proud to be opening one of the only privately owned emergency veterinary facilities in the GTA. We are currently seeking Emergency Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs)who are passionate about critical care, teamwork, and innovation.

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand-new emergency operationat the ground level — helping to build systems, culture, and best practices from the start, while being supported by an established, award-winning organization.

At Vets Around the Corner, we believe in individualized, collaborative, and compassionate care— not only for our patients and clients, but for our team. We value leadership at every level, encourage initiative, and actively support professional growth.

Why VAC-ED is Different

One of theonly privately owned emergency veterinary facilities
Brand-new emergency service openingwith significant room for growth
A chance to be part of agrowing, innovative team shaping the future of vet med
Strong commitment tocommunity impact, including:
A fully equippedveterinary ambulance
Community outreach clinics
Partnerships through theVets Around the Corner Community Veterinarian Program (CVP)
A workplace where RVTs are respected as critical clinical professionals

Our organization has received national and local recognition, including:

TELUS#StandWithOwners Grand Prize Winner(one of only five businesses in Canada)
MultipleReaders’ Choice Awards(#1 Animal Hospital, #1 Veterinary Service, #1 Business Service)
New Business of the YearandPeople’s Choice Award– North Durham Chamber of Commerce

Scheduling & Hours

This position involves rotating emergency shifts, including:

Overnights Monday to Friday
Rotating shifts that may includedays, nights, weekends, and holidays

Emergency medicine is demanding — we are committed to fair scheduling, work-life harmony, and adequate staffingto support our team.

What We Offer

Competitive emergency RVT compensation, based on experience
Paid vacation, personal, and sick days
Ongoing CE and emergency-focused skill development
Mentorship and leadership growth opportunities
A modern, well-equipped emergency facility
A collaborative, respectful, and forward-thinking culture
The opportunity to helpbuild and shape a new emergency service

What You’ll Do

Provide high-level nursing care in emergency and critical cases
Triage and assist with emergency presentations
Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures and surgeries
Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
Conduct diagnostics including lab work and radiography
Maintain accurate medical records in a fast-paced environment, with the assistance of AI record keeping and technology such as computers in every room, tablets, laptops and TV monitors
Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients during critical situations
Support emergency operations, ambulance responses, and outreach initiatives
Contribute ideas and leadership to help develop emergency protocols and workflows

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), in good standing with theOAVT
Eligible to work in Canada and able to pass a criminal record check
Strong technical and critical-thinking skills
Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Compassionate, professional, and client-focused approach
Interest in innovation, emergency medicine, and community impact
Adaptable, motivated, and eager to grow with a new service

Why Port Perry?

Located on the shores of Lake Scugog, Port Perry offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and professional opportunity— with waterfront trails, local cafés, festivals, and easy access to the GTA.

If you’re an RVT who thrives in emergency medicine and wants to be part of something new, privately owned, and genuinely impactful, we would love to meet you.

Vets Around the Corner – Emergency
Compassion. Innovation. Community.

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