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

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match (5%)

Paid time off for CE, vacation, sick,

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: 24 hours minimum per week

Paid annual certification memberships

Mental health support tools

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our ICU/Critical Care team in Vancouver, BC. The role emphasizes advanced clinical skills, compassionate care for pets and families, and collaboration with an experienced team.

The position offers competitive hourly compensation ($27.00 to $40.00 per hour) based on experience, with shifts primarily daytime, and flexible options for evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) or eligible to register and in good standing with BCVTA.
• Confident team player who can also work independently when required.
• Excellent customer service skills; put pets and pet parents at ease and create a welcoming environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to perform clinical procedures including venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in-house lab work, anesthesia monitoring, patient assessment and emergency triage.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in-house lab work, anesthesia/sedation monitoring, patient assessment, and emergency triage.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Thrive in a fast-paced critical care environment while providing high-level patient care.

Skills

RVT eligible

Team player

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Clinical procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Medical records

Stress management

Adaptability

Education

RVT credential or eligible to register

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

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.