Registered Veterinary Technician - ICU, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

CE allowance

Paid time off for education and sick/

Job summary

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) in Scarborough, ON, is seeking an RVT/AHT to provide advanced ICU care in a 24/7 emergency setting. You will manage IV lines, fluids, pain control, and critical monitoring while supporting anesthesia and perioperative care.

A team-focused, patient-centred approach is essential. Eligible candidates are registered RVTs or AHTs with strong clinical judgment and a passion for continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with provincial veterinary association.
• Experience in emergency, ICU, or specialty settings is a strong asset.
• Ability to stay organized and calm in a fast-paced ICU environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centred care and to supporting pet parents.

Responsibilities

• Place and manage IV catheters, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and oxygen support.
• Manage IV fluids, CRIs, and multimodal pain management; administer emergency medications.
• Perform continuous patient assessments and respond to clinical changes.
• Support anesthesia and perioperative care for emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with emergency clinicians and other teams to ensure timely care.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

RVT or AHT program graduation and current registration

Job description

RVT, ICU

Location: Scarborough, ON

Employment type: Full-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills

Bonus Eligible: Yes

What You Will Do

• Advanced Clinical Care & Technical Procedures: Place and manage IV catheters, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, and nasal oxygen cannulas. Maintain specialized devices, including E-tubes, chest tubes, closed-suction drains, and wound diffusion catheters.
• Therapeutics & Pain Management: Set up, monitor, and adjust IV fluid therapy, constant rate infusions (CRIs), and multimodal pain management plans while safely administering a wide range of emergency medications and treatments.
• Critical Patient Monitoring & Assessment: Perform close, continuous patient assessments to recognize subtle clinical changes across complex cases (such as GDVs, blocked cats, sepsis, severe trauma, parvo, and respiratory distress) and take prompt, proactive action.
• Emergency & Surgical Support: Support anesthesia and urgent interventions for emergency procedures, providing attentive perioperative and post-operative critical care monitoring.
• Team Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with our emergency clinicians, specialty teams, and fellow technicians to ensure seamless communication, timely medical interventions, and outstanding patient outcomes.

Schedule: Our ICU technicians follow a rotating schedule of four days on and five days off, consisting of two 12-hour day shifts followed by two 12-hour night shifts. This rotation includes weekends and holidays.

What You Bring

• Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technician (RVT) or Animal Health Technician (AHT) program, with current registration (or eligibility for registration) in good standing with your provincial veterinary association.
• Prior experience in an emergency, ICU, or specialty referral hospital is a strong asset, but those enthusiastic candidates looking to grow into specialty care are also welcome!
• Strong clinical judgment, keen attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and remain composed in a fast-paced ICU environment.
• Compassionate Approach to delivering patient-centred care and supporting pet parents with empathy and understanding during stressful medical situations.
• Collaborative team-first mindset, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a dedication to building supportive, respectful relationships across all hospital departments.
• Growth & curiosity: commitment to lifelong learning, evidence-based medicine, and taking advantage of ongoing professional development and CE opportunities.

What We Can Offer You

• We offer a competitive starting wage of $30 per hour , with consideration given to experience, skill set, and scope of practice. Additional premiums apply for weekend and overnight shifts.
• 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:

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 communi