Veterinary Technician, ER/ICU, Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match (5%)

CE allowance

Vacation & sick days

Uniform allowance

Mental health support

Career development

Pet care discounts

Wellness app access

Education memberships

Telemedicine benefits

Job summary

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital in Victoria, BC is seeking full-time Veterinary Technician or Technologist (RVT) to join our Emergency & ICU teams. The role works closely with ER DVMs and board-certified specialists in a fast-paced, teaching environment designed to grow your skills.

New grads are welcome to apply. We offer a rotating schedule with great work-life balance on Vancouver Island, plus mentorship from experienced RVTs and advanced learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with ER DVMs and board-certified specialists in a fast-paced, world-class medical environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff in a supportive, hands-on setting to grow skills.
• Participate in a rotating schedule to support Emergency & ICU operations.

Skills

Emergency/ICU experience

Excellent communication

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Continued education

Adaptable to schedule

Education

Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program

Job description

Veterinary Technician or Technologist, RVT

Department: Emergency/ICU

Location: Victoria, BC

Compensation: $27.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Relocation allowance and bonus available. Reach out to us for more information!

New grads are welcome to apply!

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is looking for full-time RVTs to join our Emergency & ICU teams!

This role works closely with our ER DVMs and board-certified specialists, including two boarded criticalists, in a fast-paced, stimulating, world-class medical environment. If you already have your VTS in Emergency and Critical Care, or if you dream of one day achieving your VTS, this is where you want to be: among specialists who literally wrote the books on Veterinary Medicine and the RECOVER initiative, as well as our anesthesia-focused RVT and board-certified anesthesiologist. We are a supportive, collaborative, hands-on teaching facility for anyone wanting to grow their skills.

Successful candidates will display strong leadership, a desire to grow their skills, a positive teamwork-type attitude and a personality that can deliver exceptional customer service and communication skills.

This position requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule; however, it also affords a great work-life balance on beautiful Vancouver Island! If you dream of living in a mild climate with non-stop opportunities for hiking, biking and nature viewing from your backyard, this is the place to be!

New grads are welcome to apply and will benefit from a teaching environment that includes mentorship from experienced RVTs and advanced learning opportunities.

What You Bring

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

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.

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