Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency, London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; London; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight shift premiums

RRSP Employer Group Match (5%)

Paid time off for continuing education

Annual CE allowance

Benefits: minimum 24 hours per week

Paid annual certification memberships

Uniform allowance

Mental health support tools

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team in London, Ontario. This full-time position offers a dynamic clinical setting with anesthesia monitoring, patient care, and client education responsibilities.

You will work closely with veterinarians to deliver high-quality care, mentor new graduates, and contribute to a collaborative hospital culture.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.
• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.
• Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory. Team Collaboration: Work with team members to deliver exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.

Skills

Veterinary patient care

Anesthesia monitoring

Pharmacology knowledge

Clinical procedures

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Emergency, RVT

Location: London, ON

Department: Emergency

Schedule: Full-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $25.00 to $38.00 per hour + Overnight Shift Premiums

Signing bonus - with a minimum of 3 years of experience

London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is welcoming a full-time dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team in London, Ontario.

What You Will Do

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.
• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.
• Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory. Team Collaboration: Work with team members to deliver exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.

What You Will Bring

• Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role, including overnight shift premiums.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.

Our hospital:

We proudly provide comprehensive 24/7 emergency care, intensive/critical care and specialized referral veterinary medicine for pet owners and primary veterinary clinics across London and the broader Southwestern Ontario region. Our hospital brings together emergency clinicians, specialists, and passionate technicians who love sharing knowledge as much as providing exceptional care. You’ll be surrounded by encouraging colleagues who are always ready to collaborate, teach, and cheer on your growth.

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.