Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

NVA Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Staff discounts on veterinary care and

Staff discounts on veterinary care and

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Beattie Pet Hospital Burlington is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our busy general practice. You will provide clinical care, perform surgeries prep and monitoring, dental radiographs, venipuncture, in-house lab work, and client communication.

We value teamwork, compassion for patients and families, and ongoing skill development in a supportive environment. New graduates are welcome to apply and grow professionally within the hospital.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing with the OAVT.
• Strong clinical and patient-care skills required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy general practice.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation, monitoring, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Perform dental procedures and dental radiographs.
• Blood collection and IV catheter placement.
• In-house lab testing and sample prep.
• Digital radiography and radiographic interpretation.
• Medication administration and fluid therapy.
• Patient restraint and nursing care.
• Inpatient and outpatient care and record-keeping.
• Educate clients and support veterinarians and team.
• Collaborate with assistants, CSRs, and DVMs.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Patient care

Compassionate with pets/owners

Organized

Professional attitude

Education

OAVT-registered RVT in good standing

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Beattie Pet Hospital Burlington is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. We are a busy general practice focused on providing high-quality medicine, compassionate patient care, and a supportive environment where technicians can fully utilize their skills.

We are looking for an RVT who is confident, dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent care to both patients and their families.

What You'll Be Doing

As an RVT, you'll play an important role in all areas of patient care, including:

• Surgical preparation, monitoring, anesthesia, and patient recovery
• Dental procedures and dental radiographs
• Blood collection and IV catheter placement
• In-house laboratory testing and sample preparation
• Digital radiography
• Medication administration and fluid therapy
• Patient restraint and handling
• Inpatient and outpatient nursing care
• Client education and communication
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Supporting veterinarians during appointments and procedures
• Working collaboratively with our veterinary assistants, technicians, CSRs, and DVMs

We want our RVTs to use the skills they went to school for and be active members of the medical team.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing with the OAVT
• Strong technical and patient-care skills
• Comfortable working in a busy general practice environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to prioritize effectively
• Compassionate and confident when working with both pets and their owners
• A positive, professional attitude and willingness to support the team
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Why Join Our Team?

You'll be joining a collaborative hospital with a diverse caseload and plenty of opportunity to continue developing your technical skills. We value communication, teamwork, accountability, and creating an environment where our team can enjoy coming to work while still providing a high standard of veterinary medicine.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health and dental benefits
• Continuing education opportunities
• Staff discounts on veterinary care and products
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A supportive team environment
• Hands-on involvement in a wide variety of medical and surgical cases