Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist (RVT) - Walker Road Animal Hospital

VetStrategy; Windsor; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair weekend time off

Job summary

Walker Road Animal Hospital, a 24-hour general, emergency and critical care hospital in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an RVT to join a collaborative team where your skills are valued and your voice is heard. You’ll work alongside 9 DVMs and a skilled RVT team, providing nursing care, anesthesia support, diagnostics, and patient communication, with opportunities to expand in emergency and critical care.

VetStrategy supports growth, mentorship, and a positive work-life balance, including fair

Qualifications

• Registered and in good standing with the provincial regulatory body.
• Passionate about patient care and veterinary nursing.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in technical skills, or eager to develop them.
• Interested in emergency, critical care, anesthesia, and/or diagnostics.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Compassionate, dependable, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care to emergency, critical care, and hospitalized patients.
• Monitoring patients and recognizing changes in their condition.
• Assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Performing and assisting with diagnostic procedures, including imaging.
• Supporting emergency and critical care cases from triage through treatment and recovery.
• Administering medications and treatments.
• Placing and managing IV catheters and fluid therapy.
• Communicating with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans.
• Working closely with DVMs and the broader veterinary team.
• Supporting hospitalized patients and maintaining accurate medical records.
• Participating in ongoing learning, case discussions, and professional development.

Skills

RVT

Emergency care

Surgical assist

Anesthesia

Education

RVT Certification

Ontario RVT license

Tools

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.

We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises

• Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
• Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
• Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.

Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.

Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist (RVT) - Walker Road Animal Hospital

Are you an RVT looking for an emergency veterinary role where your skills are valued, your voice is heard, and you can work alongside an experienced and supportive team?

Join Walker Road Animal Hospital, a dynamic 24-hour general, emergency, and critical care hospital in Windsor, Ontario, where no two days are the same. Our team sees a diverse range of emergency and critical care cases while also providing some wellness care, giving our RVTs the opportunity to build their skills and explore their clinical interests.

Why Join Walker Road Animal Hospital?

Our greatest strength is our team. We genuinely support one another, both professionally and personally, and have created an environment where everyone feels valued and cared for.

Our team includes 9 DVMs, 21 RVTs/VAs, 6 VAs, 7 Client Care Representatives, and 2 administrative team members, including full-time, part-time, casual, locum, and independent contract team members.

We are proud to support veterinary professionals at every stage of their careers. Many of our team members began their careers with us as new graduates and have grown within our organization through mentorship and ongoing development opportunities. At the same time, our team includes clinicians with extensive industry experience, creating a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared and professional growth is encouraged.

Whether we're celebrating achievements, sharing knowledge, leveraging each other's strengths, or helping a teammate through a difficult time, we work together as a united team. Emergency medicine can be demanding, but we maintain a positive, engaging, and supportive workplace where collaboration, compassion, and camaraderie help us provide the best possible care for our patients and their families.

A Diverse and Engaging Caseload

Our hospital primarily sees emergency and critical care patients, providing RVTs with the opportunity to work with a varied and interesting caseload.

Our Veterinary Team Also Has Special Interests In

• Exotic companion animals, including pocket pets and birds
• Soft tissue surgery
• Emergency and critical care medicine

We offer advanced diagnostic tools, including ultrasound and endoscopy, helping our team provide high-quality, comprehensive patient care.

Our brand-new facility was designed to support around-the-clock veterinary care and provide our team with the tools and space they need to deliver excellent medicine.

Mentorship & Professional Growth

Whether you're an experienced emergency RVT or looking to build your confidence in emergency medicine, you'll have the opportunity to learn alongside a knowledgeable and collaborative team.

We believe in supporting emerging professionals while also providing experienced RVTs with opportunities to share their knowledge and continue developing their own skills. Our team culture encourages questions, collaboration, case discussion, and learning from one another.

If there are particular areas of veterinary nursing you'd like to develop, we'd love to hear about them and explore how we can support your professional goals.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care to emergency, critical care, and hospitalized patients
• Monitoring patients and recognizing changes in their condition
• Assisting with anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Performing and assisting with diagnostic procedures, including imaging
• Supporting emergency and critical care cases from triage through treatment and recovery
• Administering medications and treatments
• Placing and managing IV catheters and fluid therapy
• Communicating with clients regarding patient care and treatment plans
• Working closely with DVMs and the broader veterinary team
• Supporting hospitalized patients and maintaining accurate medical records
• Participating in ongoing learning, case discussions, and professional development

What We’re Looking For

We Are Looking For An RVT Who Is

• Registered and in good standing with the appropriate provincial regulatory body
• Passionate about patient care and veterinary nursing
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Confident in their technical skills, or eager to continue developing them
• Interested in emergency, critical care, anesthesia, surgery, and/or diagnostics
• A strong communicator and team player
• Compassionate, dependable, and adaptable
• Committed to providing excellent care to patients and their families

Emergency experience is an asset, but we are also happy to hear from RVTs who are interested in developing their emergency and critical care skills.

Work-Life Balance

We understand that a rewarding career also needs to leave room for life outside of work. We strive to provide a fair distribution of weekend time off and promote a positive work-life balance across our team. Our goal is to create a schedule that allows our team members to enjoy their time away from the hospital while still providing excellent care to our patients.

Our Community

Our team believes in giving back to the community we serve. We've supported initiatives including Sparky's Toy Drive and canned food drives, and many members of our team are active and participating members of the Essex County Veterinary Association.

While we've had limited opportunities for community involvement in the past, we're excited to become more engaged and make a meaningful contribution to the Windsor community in the coming years.

Why Windsor?

Located along the Detroit River and directly across from Detroit, Michigan, Windsor offers an exceptional quality of life with the benefits of a vibrant city and the convenience of a smaller community.

Windsor Offers

• A lower cost of living compared with many major Canadian cities
• Shorter commute times
• Beautiful waterfront parks, gardens, and walking trails
• Numerous cycling routes and outdoor recreational opportunities
• Nearby wineries
• Museums, festivals, entertainment, and cultural activities
• Easy access to Detroit for professional sports, concerts, entertainment, and additional amenities
• Diverse neighbourhoods and a welcoming community atmosphere
• Excellent options for families and a variety of schools

Whether you're looking to advance your career in emergency nursing, develop new clinical skills, find a supportive team, or enjoy a better work-life balance, Windsor offers an exciting place to build both your career and your life.

Join Our Team

At Walker Road Animal Hospital, we believe in providing the best possible care for companion animals through advanced diagnostics, innovative thinking, and a collaborative approach.

If you're an RVT looking for a supportive hospital where you can continue to learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [e-mail].