Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Location: Ottawa, ON

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Ottawa Veterinary Hospital is welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT to join our team!

Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program.

Technical skills or knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy.

Surgical preparation, assisting 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

The 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!!

What VCA Canada Offers

RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada

Paid membership and dues

Paid wellness days

Paid sick days

Paid vacation time

Employee assistance program

Continuing education perks; 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.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

📌 Veterinary Technician, Ottawa Veterinary Hospital
🏢 VCA Animal Hospitals
📍 Ottawa