Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

RRSP 5% match

Paid time off for CE/vacation/sick/pwl

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: min 24 hours/week

Uniform allowance

Mental health resources & EAP

Descripción de la vacante

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) in Scarborough, ON seeks an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician for our Emergency & Triage team. Join a collaborative, 24/7 facility and grow under expert mentorship while delivering high-quality care to small animal patients.

Expect a fast-paced environment with triage-focused training, a 4-on, 4-off rotation, and a sign-on bonus. Competitive hourly pay reflecting skills and experience.

Formación

• Registered Veterinary Technician with clinical or hospital experience.
• Eligibility for RVT registration in Ontario.
• Strong technical skills: venipuncture, IV catheters, anesthesia monitoring.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with strong communication.
• Able to adapt quickly to a fast-paced ER environment.

Responsabilidades

• Triage & Assess: Prioritize incoming urgent care needs and stabilize critical patients.
• Advanced anesthesia & surgery: Manage anesthesia for emergency procedures and monitor recovery.
• Diverse caseloads: Provide hands-on care for complex cases.
• Dynamic collaboration: Work with DVMs and specialists for diagnostics and discharges.

Conocimientos

RVT experience

Triage

Venipuncture

IV catheters

Anesthesia monitoring

Patient assessment

Communication

Adaptability

ER experience

Educación

Eligibility for RVT registration in Ontario

Descripción del empleo

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency & Triage

Location: Scarborough, ON

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)

Sign-On Bonus: $2500

Ready to elevate your clinical skills in a fast-paced, highly supportive environment? Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is expanding our Emergency Team in Scarborough, Ontario. We are seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians who are ready to transition their strong foundational skills into emergency triage. If you have solid clinical experience and want to grow under the mentorship of an expert, collaborative team, we provide the cutting-edge tools and culture you need to thrive.

Why TVEH?

• Compensation: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 to welcome you to the team
• Schedule: Work-life balance with a predictable 4-on, 4-off rotation (two 10-hour day shifts, two 10-hour evening shifts; includes weekends/holidays)
• Triage Training Provided: We value your veterinary experience and will fully train you on our specialized triage protocols.

Your Impact

As a vital part of our frontline triage and emergency team, you will bring calm to stressful situations and deliver high-quality care to small animal patients.

• Triage & Assess: Prioritize incoming urgent care needs and stabilize critical patients.
• Advanced Anesthesia & Surgery: Manage anesthesia for life-saving emergency surgeries and monitor post-op recovery.
• Diverse Caseloads: Provide hands-on, compassionate care for complex cases, from blocked cats to autoimmune conditions.
• Dynamic Collaboration: Partner closely with DVMs and specialists through diagnostics, treatment plans, and smooth patient discharges.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Eligibility for RVT registration in Ontario.
• Strong, established technical skills (venipuncture, IV catheters, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessment).
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in an emergency (ER) setting is an asset, but not required—we will train you on our triage systems.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
• 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 (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: Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is a robust, collaborative 24/7 emergency and specialty referral centre dedicated to caring for pets and families across our community. Working within our modern, well-equipped hospital, you’ll find the advanced tools and quiet comfort needed to support critically ill patients at every stage of their healing journey. You will be part of a close-knit, compassionate, interdisciplinary team of board-certified specialists across Critical Care, Surgery, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, and Diagnostic Imaging. Above all, we take genuine pride in nurturing a kind, encouraging environment where our Associates feel valued, heard, and supported in doing the work they love.

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.

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