Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT
Location: Newmarket, Ontario
Employment Type: Casual
Schedule: varied shifts available - flexibility to work on rotational shifts
Job Status: Existing
Level: Experienced
Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00, depending on experience and skills.
404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is welcoming an experienced RVT to join our Emergency team. Our Casual pool of RVTs helps cover shifts on days, evenings, weekends, and occasionally overnight in our 24-hour facility. You will be part of a team that offers quality veterinary medicine and patient care.. As a member of the VCA team, your mission will be to win the confidence of our pet parents by delivering an outstanding client experience. We know you have worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in.
Key Responsibilities
Experience working as a casual or part-time RVT
Supporting multiple patient appointments in our emergency services area
Working on varying shifts with different team members
Supporting our Doctors and Technician Supervisors with varied requirements based on patient cases
Updating digital medical records accurately
Key Attributes:
Positive communication skills and the ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team
Developed confidence to work in a sometimes demanding environment
Multitasking: the ability to work on one task and pivot to address a secondary task quickly
Caring and yet calm personality during stressful situations
Exceptional client service and support
Strong organization skills
The ability to work under pressure
Skills You Will Use:
You’ve worked hard for your credentialing, and we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:
sample collection and catheter placement
critical care and emergency procedures
radiology
anesthesia monitoring
physical examinations and patient assessment
some surgical preparation and assisting on an emergency basis
laboratory work
pharmacy
patient recovery
What We Can Offer You
RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
Paid membership and dues
Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
Employee assistance program
Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
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 is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance please let us know.
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