Veterinary Technician, Western Canada Veterinary Eye Specialists

AVC Clinics (British Columbia) Ltd.; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 91,693,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation reflecting/CR

RRSP Employer Group Match (5%)

Paid time off for CE, vacation, sick,

Annual CE allowance

Minimum 24 hours per week for benefits

Certification memberships paid

Mental health resources

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Western Canada Veterinary Eye Specialists in New Westminster, BC seeks a dedicated Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join the Ophthalmology team. Full-time, with benefits and a signing bonus.

You'll perform anesthesia, venipuncture, lab work, and patient assessments, working closely with a small team to deliver compassionate eye care. The ideal candidate has a veterinary technician program and registration eligibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Expand anesthetic skills.
• Perform patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Provide strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Offer excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commit to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program (eligible for registration)

Job description

Veterinary Technician, RVT Department: Ophthalmology

Location: New Westminster, BC

Full-time position at Western Canada Veterinary Eye Specialists.

Compensation

$32.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

$2000 Signing Bonus!

What We’re Looking For

This position includes a wide range of responsibilities and the opportunity to learn much about ophthalmology.

We hope to find a person who likes to work in a small team, who thrives on taking on responsibilities and who has developed great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand anesthetic skills.


• Perform patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.


• Provide strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.


• Safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.


• Offer excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.


• Maintain a compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.


• Commit to continuing education and ongoing professional development.


• Adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.


• 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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.

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.