Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT, Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking skilled Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVT) to join their team in Lake Country, BC. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, handling both companion and exotic animals, and contributing to an expanding emergency services operation. Ideal candidates will have a passion for veterinary medicine and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive wages starting at $25/hr for new grads, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan

Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Continuing education benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• MUST have completed or be in the process of completing a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and preventative care.
• Assist in management of urgent care and oversee anesthesia.
• Experience a wide variety of cases with companion animals and exotic species.

Skills

Compassionate care

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Education

Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Location: Lake Country, BC

Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre is looking for dedicated Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVT) to join our amazing group of skilled veterinary professionals. We want great team players who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and who are passionate about delivering a high standard of patient care, as well as exceptional client service.

Our Techs have a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of cases, working with both companion animals and exotic species. They participate in providing wellness & preventative care, assist in the management of urgent care, and oversee anesthesia for both elective and emergency surgery. As the hospital is committed to further expanding our ER department to 24/7 services and shifts will range from daytime to evening and overnight, as well as shared weekend shifts! Rotations will be used to maintain a healthy work-life balance.Current schedules feature primarily 10-hour shifts and are reviewed periodically with the team for feedback. Pure overnight schedules are available for emergency-focused night owls.

• MUST have completed OR be in the process of completing a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program

• Technical skills or knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy

• Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery

• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records

• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• The ability to problem-solve and the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and our clients

• Passion to learn more within the role and continually develop as a Veterinary Professional!

Additional growth opportunities are available for individuals with the desire to pursue a specialty and/or work in one of our referral departments.

Compensation: New grads starting at $25.00 per hour, and up based on experience. Evening and Overnight premiums are provided as well.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We could be the right fit for you!

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan - Planning for your future just got easier with VCA Canada!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

• Extended health benefits & employee assistance program

• Continuing education benefits -get paid to learn!

• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! (VTS support)

• Membership dues

• Referral Bonus Rewards

• Annual uniform allowance

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• Continued investments in new technologies, advanced diagnostics, and modern facilities

• Networking, collaboration and knowledge exchange within our family of hospitals

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

About Us: Located in Lake Country, VCA Canada’s Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre is a growing hybrid and urgent care practice situated in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley, serving the Interior of British Columbia for over 40 years. The hospital houses a bustling general practice, featuring a healthy caseload of exotic patients. We also host an expanding specialty service, including Rehabilitation & Pain Management, Dermatology, Behaviour, Internal Medicine, and a Surgery service relaunching in October 2025. Earlier this summer, we launched overnight services Thursday-Saturday and we are further committed to expanding our ER department to 7 nights a week.

The hospital is a 16,500 sq ft purpose-built facility with eight exam rooms, a spacious treatment floor, a well-equipped in-house lab, four ORs, a separate GP dental suite, a Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound unit, an Aquilion 64-slice CT scanner, and Sound SmartDR+CsI with hands-free capabilities.

Our team is made up of experienced professionals, all dedicated to continuous learning and providing an excellent experience for both our clients and their pets.

Email:Laurie Dew, Medical Care Manager [e-mail] for further information, or click Apply Now!

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