Posted 4 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technologist, ICU/Critical Care, Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre
@ VCA Animal Hospitals
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a Registered Veterinary Technologist for its Critical Care service at the Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre in Vancouver, BC. The role is full-time, with daytime shifts Monday to Thursday, 10 hours each, and flexibility for evening, overnight, weekend and holiday shifts preferred. Pay is $27.00 to $40.00 per hour depending on experience and skills.
Pay:
$27–$40 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement and in-house lab work
- Monitor anesthesia and sedation for critical patients
- Conduct patient assessment and emergency triage
- Keep accurate medical records
- Provide reassuring customer service to pet owners
Requirements summary:
- RVT registered or eligible, in good standing with BCVTA
- Strong clinical skills in radiology and emergency procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment
- Willingness to further develop technical skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RVT |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
Full company description
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 general practice to emergency 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 430 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. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- LinkedIn followers
- 104,933
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,789
- Reported office locations
- VCA Animal Hospitals, 12401 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, US
- Business categories
- Health Diagnostics
- Veterinary
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Farming
- Pet
- Medical
- Other recorded names
- VCA Animal Hospitals
- Specialties
- Veterinary Medical Services
- Veterinary Diagnotic Laboratories
- Veterinary Digital Imaging
- and Veterinary Practice Marketing Solutions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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 general practice to emergency 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Veterinary Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, CA |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | Veterinary Medical ServicesVeterinary Diagnotic LaboratoriesVeterinary Digital Imagingand Veterinary Practice Marketing Solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 130 |
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Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT
Department: ICU/Critical Care
Location: Vancouver, BC
Compensation: $27.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills
The Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is an established, cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary facility located in the heart of Metro Vancouver. We have been providing emergency care in this community since 1978 and specialty services since 2015. In addition to Emergency care, we provide Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Radiology, Critical Care and Oncology services.
Our Critical Care service is welcoming an enthusiastic, highly motivated Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our ever-growing team!
Our Critical Care RVT will use their technical skills to the fullest and will have the tools and resources needed to pursue one or more passions within our hospital.
Schedule: As the Critical Care service operates Monday -Thursday, this position will include shifts in the daytime primarily. Flexibility to pick up evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts is preferred. Shifts are typically 10 hours in length, 4 shifts/week.
You will have opportunities to expand your learning through extensive exposure and involvement in various cases.
- Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) or eligible to register, and in good standing with the BCVTA
- Confident team player who can also work independently when required
- Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
- Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
- Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures, including but not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in-house lab work, anesthesia/sedation monitoring, patient assessment, and emergency triage
- Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise
- Strong organizational skills and ability to keep accurate medical records
- Ability to thrive and provide a high level of care in an often fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to adapt to changing situations
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.
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