Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Anesthesia

King Animal Hospital; King City; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

CE allowance

RRSP matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

King Animal Hospital in King City, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Anesthesia team. You will provide safe, individualized anesthetic and perioperative care across surgical, diagnostic, and specialty procedures.

The role offers hands-on experience with advanced monitoring and multimodal analgesia, collaborating with veterinarians and board-certified specialists in a busy referral and emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the OAVT.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a referral or emergency practice preferred.
• Strong patient monitoring, assessment, and technical skills.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthetic planning, patient assessment, and preparation.
• Prepare patients, medications, anesthesia equipment, and monitoring equipment for procedures.
• Induce, monitor, and support recovery of patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
• Perform IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, and other technical procedures within the RVT scope of practice.
• Provide continuous patient monitoring using multiparameter monitoring, capnography, ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and temperature monitoring.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly in collaboration with the veterinarian.
• Support anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialty teams during procedures.
• Assist with airway management, mechanical ventilation, and advanced anesthetic techniques as required.
• Support multimodal pain management and patient comfort throughout perioperative period.
• Provide attentive post-anesthetic monitoring and nursing care during recovery.
• Maintain anesthesia records and documentation using EzyVet and VetRadar.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Analgesia

Patient assessment

IV catheter placement

Multimodal analgesia

Education

RVT certification (OAVT)

Tools

EzyVet

VetRadar

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Anesthesia

Pay: $28.00–$35.00 per hour

Build your expertise in advanced anesthesia alongside a leading specialty team.

King Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, skilled, and detail-oriented Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Anesthesia team. This is an ideal opportunity for an RVT who is passionate about anesthesia and analgesia, enjoys working with complex cases, and is looking to further develop their technical skills in a specialty referral and emergency setting.

About Us

King Animal Hospital is a privately owned, state-of-the-art equine and small animal referral and emergency hospital located in King City, Ontario. Our 60,000 sq. ft. facility offers advanced diagnostics, specialized veterinary medicine, and a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

As part of our Anesthesia team, you will work closely with experienced RVTs, veterinarians, and board-certified specialists in Anesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and more—gaining hands-on experience with a wide range of complex and rewarding cases.

The Role – Anesthesia RVT

As an Anesthesia RVT, you will play an important role in providing safe, individualized anesthetic and perioperative care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical, diagnostic, and specialty procedures.

Working closely with our Anesthesia and specialty teams, you will support patients throughout the entire anesthetic process—from preparation and induction through monitoring and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with anesthetic planning, patient assessment, and preparation
• Prepare patients, medications, anesthesia equipment, and monitoring equipment for procedures
• Induce, monitor, and support the recovery of patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation
• Perform IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, and other technical procedures within the RVT scope of practice
• Provide continuous patient monitoring using advanced equipment, including multiparameter monitoring, capnography, ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and temperature monitoring
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately in collaboration with the veterinarian
• Support anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialty teams throughout surgical and diagnostic procedures
• Assist with airway management, mechanical ventilation, and advanced anesthetic techniques as required
• Support multimodal pain management and patient comfort throughout the perioperative period
• Provide attentive post-anesthetic monitoring and nursing care during recovery
• Maintain accurate and detailed anesthesia records and medical documentation using EzyVet and VetRadar
• Ensure anesthesia machines, monitoring devices, and related equipment are properly maintained, cleaned, and prepared for use
• Follow established anesthesia, patient safety, and infection-prevention protocols
• Collaborate closely with RVTs, DVMs, specialists, and other members of the hospital team to support optimal patient outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the OAVT
• Strong interest and/or experience in anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative patient care
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a referral or emergency practice preferred
• Excellent patient monitoring, assessment, and technical skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused throughout complex procedures
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining high standards of patient safety
• Must be willing and available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on hospital and departmental needs

We welcome candidates who are looking to further develop their anesthesia skills within a supportive specialty environment.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your professional development, wellbeing, and long-term success:

• Competitive compensation of $28.00–$42.00 per hour
• Extended health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and personal days
• $2,000 annual continuing education allowance
• RRSP matching up to 5%
• Employee discounts on pet services and products

A Workplace Designed With You in Mind

• Onsite social worker and HR support
• Structured roles and supportive leadership
• Strong focus on collaboration and communication
• Exposure to advanced, diverse, and medically complex cases
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced RVTs, veterinarians, and board-certified specialists
• Ongoing opportunities to strengthen your anesthesia, analgesia, monitoring, and advanced patient-care skills
• Continued learning within a multidisciplinary referral and emergency environment

Why King Animal Hospital?

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to build your expertise and grow your career in veterinary anesthesia.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, complex cases, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team while continuing to develop your knowledge of anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative patient care.

You’ll be supported, challenged, and recognized for your expertise while working alongside leaders in veterinary medicine.