Veterinary Technician, Jackson Creek Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Match (5%)

Paid time off for CE, vacation, sick,

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: 24 hours/week eligibility

Certification memberships paid

Mental health resources and telehealth

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Canada in Peterborough, Ontario is seeking a Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join a collaborative emergency-focused team. The role features day and overnight shifts, comprehensive patient care, and opportunities to mentor new graduates.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development within a supportive hospital network.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician program with eligibility for provincial registration.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and procedures.
• Place and maintain IV catheters; administer meds, fluids, and treatments.
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, and at-home care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and logs; manage inventory.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver excellent patient care.
• Train and mentor new graduates and technicians.
• Assist with 8+ appointments per day; rotate day and night shifts.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient assessment

Client communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring new grads

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Eligibility for registration (province)

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

Medical records software

Job description

Veterinary Technician, RVT

Location: Peterborough, ON

Schedule: Full-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills. $5/hour Overnight Premium

At Jackson Creek Animal Hospital, we welcome a Veterinary Technician (VT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in Peterborough, Ontario. As our community grows, we're expanding our primary and urgent care services into the evening and growing our dedicated overnight team. If you thrive in a collaborative emergency setting and love having the quiet focus of the night hours, you'll feel right at home with us.

What You Will Do

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.
• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.
• Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory.
• Team Collaboration: Work with team members to deliver exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.
• Patient Appointment: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.
• Schedule: Rotate through weeks of day shifts (four to five days per week) and night shifts (typically 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM, three consecutive days per week).

What You Bring

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• 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.