Registered Veterinary Technician

Kingston Road Animal Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted or free food

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Job summary

Kingston Road Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our dynamic veterinary team. In this hands-on role, you will assist veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, diagnostics, and anesthesia support while ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for our patients.

You will educate pet owners, maintain accurate medical records, and help manage laboratory testing and routine clinic operations in a busy, team-focused environment committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven laboratory experience with processing samples and diagnostics.
• Experience in veterinary settings is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostics with precision.
• Collect and process laboratory samples and interpret results.
• Prepare animals for procedures and provide anesthesia support when needed.
• Educate pet owners on post-treatment care and medications.
• Maintain medical records and ensure clinic protocol compliance.
• Operate laboratory equipment like microscopes and analyzers.
• Support daily operations and manage supplies/inventory.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

RVT credential

Tools

Microscopes

Diagnostic analyzers

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) and become a vital part of delivering exceptional animal care! In this energetic role, you will utilize your technical expertise to assist veterinarians in diagnosing, treating, and caring for animals. Your dedication will ensure our patients receive compassionate, high-quality care while supporting their owners with guidance and education. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally in a lively, team-oriented environment committed to excellence.

Duties

• Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures with precision and confidence


• Collect and process laboratory samples, perform tests, and interpret results to aid in accurate diagnoses


• Prepare animals for procedures by administering medications, setting up equipment, and providing anesthesia support when needed


• Educate pet owners on post-treatment care, medication administration, and preventive health strategies


• Maintain detailed medical records, update patient files, and ensure compliance with clinic protocols


• Operate laboratory equipment efficiently, including microscopes and diagnostic analyzers, leveraging your laboratory experience


• Support daily clinic operations by managing inventory of supplies and ensuring a clean, organized workspace

Experience

• Proven laboratory experience with familiarity in processing samples and conducting diagnostic tests


• Prior experience working in a veterinary or animal care setting is highly desirable


• Strong understanding of animal anatomy, physiology, and common medical procedures


• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and educate pet owners


• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Join us to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners! We are dedicated to fostering a positive workplace where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your passion for animal health can thrive.

Pay

From $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• Discounted or free food


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• RRSP match


• Vision care


• Wellness program

Work Location

In person