Registered Veterinary Technician (Emergency) – Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency
Job Description
Employer: Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency, legal entity: 0980040 B.C. Ltd.
Position: Veterinary Technician
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings.
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and RRSP Matching.
Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician in an emergency setting is a key clinical team member, ensuring critically ill and injured patients receive timely, skilled, and compassionate care. Veterinary Technicians are relied upon for their advanced technical ability, quick thinking, and calm presence during high-pressure situations. Your role supports veterinarians in managing emergency cases, stabilizing patients, performing diagnostics, and executing urgent treatments. This role also includes client education, patient advocacy, and maintaining hospital readiness. Reports directly to the RVT/VA Lead, RVT Assistant Lead, Medical Director, Practice Manager, and Assistant Practice Manager.
Duties:
Emergency & Critical Patient Care:
Performing triage assessments upon patient arrival and communicating urgency to the team
Providing advanced restraint and handling of critical patients
Placing and maintaining IV catheters, administering medications, and calculating fluid/medication doses accurately, including CRIs and dilutions
Initiating emergency stabilization protocols including oxygen therapy, CPR assistance, intubation and crash cart maintenance
Monitoring patients on continuous vital sign monitoring equipment
Assisting in emergency surgeries and anesthetic monitoring
Performing advanced diagnostics: venipuncture, urinalysis, cryptology, blood smears, fecal analysis, etc.
Monitoring and assessing pain levels, managing ICU patient care plans
Maintaining accurate logs and medical records in real‑time
Overseeing blood and plasma transfusions
Assisting DVMs (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) during exams, imaging, and urgent outpatient procedures
Providing medication demonstrations and confirming discharge instructions to clients
Preparing samples for external labs
Running internal lab work and following up on results
Ensuring patients are properly admitted and confirming with CCR (Customer Care Representatives) the patient is discharged with accurate client communication
Client Support:
Communicating empathetically and clearly with clients in high‑stress/emergency scenarios
Providing guidance on aftercare, medication administration, and home monitoring
Supporting euthanasia procedures with compassion and professionalism
Reinforcing veterinarian recommendations and treatment plans
Hospital Readiness & Maintenance:
Maintaining sterile surgical suite and aseptic treatment areas at all times
Supporting VAs (Veterinary Assistant) in cleaning and restocking ICU and triage areas between cases
Supporting VAs in sterilizing and preparing surgical packs, tools, and diagnostic equipment
Disposing of biohazards properly and maintaining isolation protocols
Administrative & General:
Maintaining accurate and timely medical records and logs
Supporting CCRs (Customer Care Representatives) with technical questions, estimates and client communication
Supporting VAs in receiving/storing medical inventory and supplies
Attending all mandatory trainings, CE (Continuing Education) and emergency simulation drills
Contributing to a culture of respect, teamwork,
and patient advocacy
Upholding confidentiality, ethical standards, and hospital protocols
Requirements:
Completion of a 2- or 3-year animal health or veterinary technology post‑secondary program
1‑2 years of experience working in a Veterinary Emergency Hospital environment
Able to remain calm, focused, and efficient in high‑stress, life‑threatening situations
Excellent triage and critical care skills
Strong understanding of emergency protocols, pharmacology, and diagnostic procedures
Able to rapidly assess patient condition and communicate effectively with the medical team
Familiarity with ventilators, crash carts, oxygen therapy, and other emergency equipment
Compassionate communicator with distressed or grieving clients
Prioritization and multitasking under pressure is essential
Demonstrates adaptability, attention to detail, and excellent record‑keeping
Resilient, team‑oriented, and emotionally intelligent
Comfortable with running anesthesia and managing sedated patients
Working Conditions:
Frequent exposure to trauma, blood, bodily fluids, infectious disease, and euthanasia
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, bend, stand for long periods, and perform physical restraint
Work includes evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
Setting is high‑paced, emotionally intense and physically demanding
Note: This job description may evolve as hospital protocols and case demands shift. Veterinary Technicians must demonstrate initiative, clinical skill, and teamwork at all times, often under conditions of uncertainty or urgency.
VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to carere
[email protected].
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📌 Registered Veterinary Technician (Emergency) – Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency (British Columbia)
🏢 Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency
📍 British Columbia