Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Discovery; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to 5,000 CAD

Shift differential for evenings/overnn

Relocation assistance possible

CE allowance

Job summary

Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley in Langley, BC, seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced emergency team. You’ll care for small animals, assist veterinarians, and contribute to triage and critical care, with opportunity for growth.

Full-time position with potential for part-time shifts; generous perks include sign-on bonus, relocation support, and CE funding while working in a renowned AAHA-accredited hospital.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Veterinary Technologist, or candidate preparing to write VTNE.
• Interest in emergency and critical care for small animals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities including triage.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional registration.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication, both oral and written.
• Physical stamina for long shifts and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment.
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under veterinary direction.
• Provide nursing care and monitoring for emergency patients.
• Perform triage and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Produce radiographs, collect samples, and run lab tests.
• Provide wound care and bandaging as needed.
• Counsel clients on animal health care.
• Mentor practicum students and peers.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.

Skills

Emergency & critical care

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Patient care

Education

Registered Veterinary Technologist

VTNE candidate

Tools

Radiography

Laboratory testing

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley

$30-40 CAD/hr based on experience + $4 shift differential for evening & overnight hours | Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

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

Schedule: Full-time, permanent (3 to 4 shifts of 8 to 10 hours per week; one weekend shift per month required; rotating schedule including some statutory holidays). Part-time positions considered based on staffing needs -typically evenings, weekends, and overnights.

Step into a role where variety, challenge, and room to grow come standard. As a Registered Veterinary Technician at the Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley, you'll work alongside a collaborative team delivering emergency and critical care to small animal patients. Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned RVT, you'll find a supportive, fast-paced environment that respects your experience at every level.

Why Join the Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley

At the Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll join an AAHA-accredited hospital that has served the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley since 1996, one of the largest and busiest standalone emergency hospitals in Western Canada. Our 8,000 sq ft facility runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, houses one of the largest blood banks in Canada, and is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools. As a family-founded clinic, we hold fast to our sense of community, and our team of veterinarians, technicians, and assistants genuinely look out for one another.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under veterinarian direction
• Provide nursing care and monitoring for emergency and critical care patients
• Perform ongoing triage assessment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples, and perform laboratory tests
• Provide wound and bandage care
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Help mentor visiting practicum students and peers
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• Registration as a Veterinary Technologist, or recent graduate preparing to write the Veterinary Technician National Examination
• A passion for emergency and critical care medicine for small animals
• The ability to recognize and manage multiple priorities, including ongoing triage assessment
• Commitment to maintaining professional registration and continuing education
• Strong team skills with excellent oral and written communication
• Accuracy, organization, flexibility, and initiative
• The physical ability to meet the demands of the role: standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and lifting
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

Perks & Benefits

• $30-40/hr based on experience
• $4 shift differential for evening and overnight hours
• Up to $5,000 signing bonus
• Bonus pay available for last-minute shift pickups (limited-time incentive)
• Relocation assistance may be available for full-time candidates
• 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 sits in the heart of British Columbia's Lower Mainland, where the city meets the country just outside Vancouver. The area is known for its moderate climate and year-round outdoor activities, with convenient access to big-city arts and culture. It's an ideal place to enjoy an active lifestyle while building your career.

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.