Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency, Critical Care & Wards

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick,Personal

CE allowance

RRSP matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

King Animal Hospital, a private state-of-the-art equine and small animal referral and emergency hospital in King City, Ontario, seeks Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our Emergency, Critical Care, and Wards teams. You will provide high-level nursing care for urgent cases and hospitalized patients.

Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital where RVTs work alongside veterinarians, specialists, and experienced technicians to deliver exceptional patient care across ER, ICU, and

Qualifications

• RVT in good standing with the OAVT.
• Strong clinical and technical skills with a passion for high-quality patient care.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a busy hospital environment.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Interest in emergency, critical care, inpatient nursing, or a combination of these areas.
• Previous emergency, critical care, or inpatient experience is an asset, but we are open to training the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients, assess urgent cases, and provide initial stabilization.
• Deliver advanced nursing care to critically ill patients and monitor continuously.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, blood products, oxygen therapy, and other treatments.
• Maintain detailed nursing care and accurate documentation for hospitalized patients.

Skills

Emergency care

Critical care

Inpatient nursing

Team collaboration

Patient monitoring

Communication

Education

RVT with OAVT

Tools

EzyVet

VetRadar

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency, Critical Care & Wards

Pay: $28.00–$42.00 per hour

Fast-paced. High-impact. Team-driven. Exceptional patient care.

King Animal Hospital is seeking skilled and motivated Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our Emergency, Critical Care, and Wards teams.

Whether your passion is responding to emergency cases, providing advanced nursing care to critically ill patients, or supporting hospitalized patients throughout their recovery, we offer opportunities to develop your skills in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment.

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 environment.

Our RVTs work alongside experienced technicians, ACAs, CSRs, emergency veterinarians, and board-certified specialists in areas including Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Anesthesia, and more.

With Emergency, Critical Care, and hospitalized patients under one roof, our RVTs have the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload while developing advanced technical and nursing skills.

The Role – Emergency, Critical Care & Wards RVT

Depending on your experience, interests, and assigned area, you may provide care to patients requiring immediate emergency intervention, intensive monitoring and advanced critical care, or ongoing inpatient nursing and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Emergency (ER)

• Perform triage and assist with rapid patient assessments and stabilization
• Provide immediate nursing care to urgent and emergent cases
• Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments
• Establish IV access, administer medications and fluids, collect samples, and perform technical procedures
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately

Critical Care / ICU

• Provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients
• Perform frequent and continuous patient assessments and monitoring
• Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, blood products, oxygen therapy, and other prescribed treatments
• Assist with advanced procedures and management of unstable patients
• Recognize subtle changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinary team
• Provide detailed nursing care and accurate documentation for patients requiring a high level of monitoring

Wards / Patient Care

• Provide compassionate and attentive nursing care to hospitalized patients
• Administer scheduled medications, treatments, fluid therapy, and nutritional support
• Monitor pain, comfort, appetite, mobility, elimination, and overall patient wellbeing
• Complete regular patient assessments and identify changes in clinical status
• Support patients before and after procedures and throughout their hospitalization and recovery
• Maintain clean, comfortable, organized, and safe patient care areas

Across All Areas

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using EzyVet and VetRadar
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, specialists, RVTs, ACAs, CSRs, and other members of the hospital team
• Advocate for patient comfort, safety, and quality of care
• Provide compassionate support and clear communication during challenging and high-stress situations
• Contribute to a collaborative environment where teamwork and continuity of patient care are priorities

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the OAVT
• Strong clinical and technical skills with a passion for high-quality patient care
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a busy hospital environment
• Strong patient assessment skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• An interest in emergency, critical care, inpatient nursing, or a combination of these areas
• Previous emergency, critical care, referral, or inpatient experience is an asset, but we are open to training the right candidate

What We Offer

• 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
• Supportive leadership and clearly defined roles
• Strong focus on communication and team collaboration
• Exposure to diverse and complex cases
• Opportunities to learn alongside experienced RVTs, emergency veterinarians, and board-certified specialists
• Opportunities to strengthen and expand your skills across Emergency, Critical Care, and inpatient nursing

Why King Animal Hospital?

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to develop your career in a hospital where emergency medicine, critical care, specialty medicine, and exceptional inpatient nursing come together.

Whether you thrive on the fast pace of the ER, enjoy the complexity of critical care, or are passionate about providing exceptional nursing care to hospitalized patients, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

You’ll be supported, challenged, and valued while working alongside a highly skilled and collaborative veterinary team.

King Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.