Registered Veterinary Technologist, ICU/Critical Care, Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

AVC Clinics (British Columbia) Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Match 5%

Paid time off for CE, vacation, sick &

CE Allowance

Benefits: 24h/week eligibility

Job summary

Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre in Vancouver, BC, part of Mars Veterinary Health, is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) for our ICU/Critical Care unit. The role offers daytime shifts with potential evenings, overnights, and weekends; shifts are 10 hours, four per week, with ample opportunities to expand learning.

You must be in good standing with BCVTA and able to register as RVT; duties include venipuncture, radiology, in-house lab work, anesthesia

Qualifications

• RVT or eligible to register with BCVTA and in good standing.
• Strong customer service and pet-parent communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement and radiology.
• Conduct in-house lab work and anesthesia/sedation monitoring.
• Assess patients, provide emergency triage and maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with ICU team to provide high-level patient care.
• Adapt to fast-paced environment and changing cases.

Skills

RVT registration

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Clinical procedures

Record keeping

Stress management

Teamwork

Tools

Radiology equipment

In-house lab equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Venipuncture supplies

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT Department: ICU/Critical Care Location: Vancouver, BC Compensation: $27.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills

The Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is an established, cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary facility located in the heart of Metro Vancouver. We have been providing emergency care in this community since 1978 and specialty services since 2015. In addition to Emergency care, we provide Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Radiology, Critical Care and Oncology services.

Our Critical Care service is welcoming an enthusiastic, highly motivated Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our ever-growing team!

Our Critical Care RVT will use their technical skills to the fullest and will have the tools and resources needed to pursue one or more passions within our hospital.

Schedule: As the Critical Care service operates Monday -Thursday, this position will include shifts in the daytime primarily. Flexibility to pick up evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is preferred. Shifts are typically 10 hours in length, 4 shifts/week. You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement in various cases.

• Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) or eligible to register, and in good standing with the BCVTA Confident team player who can also work independently when required
• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
• Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures, including but not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in-house lab work, anesthesia/sedation monitoring, patient assessment, and emergency triage
• Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise
• Strong organizational skills and ability to keep accurate medical records
• Ability to thrive and provide a high level of care in an often fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to adapt to changing situations

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app

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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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.