Veterinary Technician, Nuclear Medicine, Carp Road Animal Hospital

Joffe Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match Program!

Paid membership and dues

Paid wellness days

Paid vacation time

Continuing education benefits; paid to

Generate more: diverse perks

Job summary

VCA Canada in Stittsville, ON is seeking a skilled RVT, Veterinary Technician specialized in Nuclear Medicine to join our team. This role blends routine RVT duties with nuclear medicine responsibilities, requiring precise patient care and strong record-keeping.

You will collaborate with veterinarians and pet parents, perform imaging procedures, anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, and surgical support, while delivering compassionate care for hospitalized patients and implementing our

Qualifications

• RVT credential required or actively pursuing with eligibility to practice.
• Experience with veterinary nuclear medicine preferred.
• Ability to maintain meticulous patient records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine RVT duties and nuclear medicine procedures.
• Monitor anesthesia and anesthesia recovery as needed.
• Assist in surgical preparation and patient recovery.

Skills

Radiology

Venipuncture

Anesthesia monitoring

Catheter placement

Surgical assistance

Patient assessment

Medical records

Pet-parent communication

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Education

RVT credential

Tools

Radiology equipment

Medical imaging software

Job description

RVT, Veterinary Technician, Nuclear Medicine

Location: Stittsville, ON

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00 per hour

Carp Road Animal Hospital are welcoming a compassionate and detail-oriented Veterinary Nuclear Medicine Technician to join our team.

• Knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy.
• Surgical preparation, assistance 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.
• Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.
• Passion to learn more within the role.
• A love for all companion animals.

This role combines regular RVT duties with Nuclear medicine duties.

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program!
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards!
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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. VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year.

We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.