Registered Veterinary Technician, ER, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match Program

Paid membership and dues

Paid wellness days, sick days and vacation time

Exceptional career development

Employee assistance program

Continuing education benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Access to virtual health care

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician in Toronto to join our Emergency Team at the Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital. The successful candidate will provide essential support in assessing patients, administering anesthesia, and assisting with surgical procedures.

We offer a competitive compensation of $19.00 to $38.00 per hour based on skills and experience, along with numerous benefits that include paid wellness days, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency veterinary care.
• Ability to provide hands-on patient care for various conditions.
• Teamwork and collaboration with specialists.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming patients and prioritize their care.
• Administer anesthesia for emergency procedures.
• Assist with stabilization, surgical procedures, and post-op management.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Hands-on patient care

Surgical assistance

Emergency procedures

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Department: Emergency, ER

Location: Scarborough, ON

Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Employment Type: Full‑time

Position Type: Existing position

Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is expanding our ER Team, with Registered Veterinary Technicians ready to enhance their skills while supported in a collaborative team. TVEH is a state‑of‑the‑art veterinary emergency and referral hospital that delivers expert care and treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Join our dynamic team at TVEH, where our Triage RVTs play a vital role in assessing incoming patients, prioritizing care, and assisting DVMs with diagnostics, treatments, admissions, and discharges.

• Administer anesthesia for emergency procedures (e.g., GDVs, foreign bodies)
• Provide hands‑on patient care for cases like blocked cats, gastroenteritis, fractures, GDVs, and autoimmune diseases
• Assist with stabilization, surgical procedures, and post‑op management alongside our specialists
• Be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering top‑tier emergency veterinary care in the GTA

Schedule

Our triage RVT team rotates on a 4‑on, 4‑off schedule, with two 10‑hour day shifts followed by two 10‑hour evening shifts. This includes weekends and holidays.

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days, sick days and vacation time
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
• Referral Bonus Rewards!
• E‑tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus.
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Access to amazing mini‑courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry‑leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.