Veterinary Technician - Floater

NVA Canada; Chatham; On-site; CAD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education allowance

Annual RVT dues

Staff pet discounts

Health insurance

Uniform allowance

RRSP matching

Health spending account

Job summary

NVA Canada is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) for a full-time maternity leave contract across its four Ontario hospitals in Chatham, Blenheim, Wallaceburg, and surrounding areas. You will assist surgeries, monitor anesthesia, provide nursing care, and perform diagnostics within a collaborative team.

Starting wage is $24–$26 per hour, with benefits and continual education support. Travel to support other locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed RVT in Ontario, eligible for maternity leave role.
• Experience assisting surgeries and monitoring anesthesia.
• Strong client communication and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgeries and monitor anesthesia.
• Provide nursing care to patients.
• Perform laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging.
• Conduct technician appointments and client education.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with four-hospital team; travel to other locations when needed.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Medical records

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Diagnostic imaging equipment

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Full-Time Maternity Leave Contract

Date: August 2026

Chatham-Kent Veterinary Hospital/ South Ridge Veterinary Clinic/ Blenheim Veterinary Hospital/ Wallaceburg Animal Hospital

We are seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team for a maternity leave contract. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, four-hospital veterinary team committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgeries and monitor anesthesia
• Provide nursing care to patients
• Perform laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging
• Conduct technician appointments and client education
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Work collaboratively within our four-hospital team. Occasional travel to support another location may be required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit options are available and will be reviewed upon hire, as eligibility is determined by scheduled hours worked.
• Continuing Education allowance
• Annual RVT dues
• Staff pet discounts
• Health insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Pet discounts
• RRSP matching
• Health spending account

Compensation

• $24.00–$26.00 per hour
• Starting wage will be determined by experience, skills, and alignment with our existing compensation structure.

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