Locum Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley (AECFV) | Langley, BC
Locum/Relief | 24/7 Emergency, Specialty & Critical Care | AAHA Accredited
Compensation: $30–50/hr (Based on experience)
Lodging and travel accommodations available for traveling Locum RVTs!
About AECFV
Animal Emergency Clinic Fraser Valley (AECFV) has been providing emergency and critical care to the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley since 1996. We are an AAHA-accredited animal hospital supporting more than 100 general practices, and one of the largest and busiest standalone emergency hospitals in Western Canada.
Our 8,000 sq ft veterinary facility runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, staffed by a dedicated team committed to the highest standard of emergency medicine for small animals. We house one of the largest blood banks in Canada and are equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment tools.
We are proudly partnered with Ethos Veterinary Health, a network of 140+ specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, giving our team big-organization support while keeping our family-founded culture.
Why AECFV?
We are a family-founded clinic and we hold fast to that sense of community. Our team of veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants genuinely look out for one another.
About the role:
As a Locum Registered Veterinary Technician at our animal hospital, you will work alongside a collaborative team delivering emergency and critical care to small animal patients.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:-
Handle, restrain, and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
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Assist the veterinarian before, during, and after surgery
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Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under veterinarian direction
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Provide nursing care and monitoring for emergency and critical care patients
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Perform ongoing triage assessment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples, and perform laboratory tests
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Provide wound and bandage care
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Counsel clients on animal health care
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Help mentor visiting practicum students and peers
Qualifications:
You are a Registered Veterinary Technologist, or a recent graduate preparing to write the Veterinary Technician National Examination, who is passionate about emergency and critical care medicine for small animals. You bring compassion and professionalism to every interaction, and you thrive in a fast-paced veterinary clinic environment.
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Dedicated to excellent patient care and excited to develop your skills
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Able to recognize and manage multiple priorities, including ongoing triage assessment
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Committed to maintaining professional registration and continuing education
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Strong team player with excellent oral and written communication skills
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Accurate, organized, flexible, and able to take initiative
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Physically able to meet the demands of the role: standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and lifting
Schedule-
Flexible: Shifts at AECFV are schedule for 8-10 hours
Compensation & Benefits
Pay:-
$30–50/hr based on experience
About Ethos:
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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