Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

P3 Veterinary Partners; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CE funds for professional development

RRSP matching

Paid vacation time

Relocation assistance

Veterinary discounts

Clothing allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Breadner Veterinary Services in Victoria, BC, is hiring an RVT to join a tremendously positive workplace culture where your RVT skills will be fully utilized to impact the local community. We seek a communicator, multitasker and team player who is eager to contribute to progressive medicine and patient experience.

You will work with experienced doctors and RVTs, perform diagnostic tests, assist in surgeries, manage anesthesia, maintain medical records, and help uphold high standards of patient

Qualifications

• Diploma in Veterinary Technician/Technologist.
• Ability to administer and analyze hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, urinalysis.
• Assist veterinarian with surgical and therapeutic procedures with high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Communicate compassionately with clients and care team.
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests (hematology, chemistry, cytology, urinalysis).
• Assist Veterinarian with surgical and therapeutic procedures and maintain aseptic standards.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia.
• Maintain accurate veterinary medical records and operate equipment.

Skills

Great communicator

Multitasker

Team player

Self-starter

Improve patient experience

Education

Diploma - Veterinary Technician/Technologist

Job description

Amazing RVT opportunity - Breadner Veterinary Services is hiring! We have a tremendously positive workplace culture. Don’t miss this chance to love working with your team AND fully utilize your RVT skills while making an impact in the Victoria community.

The ideal candidate would include being a great communicator, multi-tasker, team player, self-starter and someone who is always looking for ways to improve the patient experience. Our team of experienced doctors and RVTs practice progressive medicine and we are seeking a technician that evolves right along with us!

We value each team member’s ideas, input, and personal development. If you are looking for a progressive environment where each individual is heard, and recognized for their unique contributions, we'd love to talk.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with clients and fellow veterinary care team members using efficient oral and written communication skills
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests (hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, urinalysis, etc.) utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques
• Assist Veterinarian with surgical and therapeutic procedures. Utilize gold-standard patient care techniques, ensuring operating room environment complies with all aseptic standards and protocols
• Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia in accordance with the veterinary scope of practice and provincial laws governing the RVT profession
• Provide excellent veterinary nursing care in a professional and ethical manner through the synthesis of veterinary theory, principles and concepts (including Fear Free techniques) within the scope of regulations dictated by the provincial governing laws of the profession
• Document and maintain accurate veterinary medical records, following regulated procedures and standards
• Operate and maintain state-of-the‑art veterinary medical equipment, following health and safety regulations in accordance with veterinary profession standards
• Execute and evaluate quality diagnostic images utilizing knowledge of theory, principles and concepts
• Perform dental procedures in compliance with professional veterinary industry standards, employing an in-depth knowledge of dental structures, conditions and lesions, causes and stages of diseases
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by veterinary office inventory control procedures
• Maintain and support a collaborative work environment and assist other staff members as required

Education

• Diploma - Veterinary Technician/Technologist

Total Compensation

• A Competitive Wage Rate
• A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
• Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
• Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage
• P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) funds for advanced professional development plus three days of paid leave to attend CE
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days
• Generous Veterinary Discounts (75% off services for your own pets, and an extended family and friends discount)
• Clothing Allowance
• Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates

If you are looking for a progressive environment where each individual is heard, and recognized for their unique contributions, we'd love to talk.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. If accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.