Who we are: Town and Country Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role:

Registered Veterinary Technician

Status:

Full-time

Salary:

$25 - $33.50 per hour, based on experience and licensure

Schedule:

4-day work week with rotating weekends. 12-hour and 8-hour shifts available

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You:

Competitive pay, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:

Ten paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

At Town and Country, every patient we treat is someone’s beloved family member—and we care for them like our own.

Our close-knit team of compassionate veterinary professionals believes the best patient care starts with supporting one another, especially when days get busy or cases become challenging. We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in a collaborative environment, takes pride in excellent nursing care, and finds purpose in making a meaningful difference for pets and the people who love them.

This role is ideal for an experienced RVT with strong anesthesia, surgical, dentistry, diagnostic, and patient-care skills who wants to be an integral part of a supportive and highly skilled veterinary team.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Close-knit, collaborative team that supports one another

Meaningful hands-on role with a strong focus on surgical and anesthetic nursing

Opportunities to use your full RVT skill set

Leadership that values compassionate medicine and excellent patient care

Career development and continuing education support

Credentialing and license reimbursement

Access to Vetcor TechLife, a community of more than 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

A workplace where your technical knowledge, judgment, and patient advocacy are truly valued

What You’ll Do

Prepare surgical suites, equipment, instruments, medications, and patients prior to procedures

Prepare patients for surgery,



including catheter placement, IV fluid setup, clipping, aseptic preparation, and positioning

Calculate and prepare anesthetic and surgical medications under veterinary direction

Induce and maintain anesthesia under the direction of the attending veterinarian

Continuously monitor anesthetized patients, including ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, and other appropriate parameters

Recognize changes in anesthetic depth or patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinarian

Maintain complete and accurate anesthesia and surgical records

Provide perioperative nursing care and closely monitor patients throughout recovery

Ensure recovering patients remain warm, comfortable, clean, dry, and appropriately monitored

Maintain and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, oxygen supplies, and surgical equipment

Clean, sterilize, package, and maintain surgical instruments according to established protocols

Maintain surgical inventory and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for procedures

Assist with surgical patient discharge and provide post-operative instructions as directed by the veterinarian

Participate in post-operative patient follow-up as needed

Perform RVT and technical appointments within clinic protocols and applicable regulations

Complete patient assessments, rechecks, blood draws, bandage changes, suture or staple removals, nail trims, ear cleanings, and other technician-level services

Assist with radiology and diagnostic procedures while following appropriate safety protocols

Assist with dental procedures and perform dental cleanings as directed

Support the reception team when needed based on hospital workflow

What You’ll Bring

Current Registered Veterinary Technician certification in Ontario

Hands-on experience working as a Veterinary Technician

Strong knowledge of veterinary nursing procedures





Confidence with anesthesia and surgical patient monitoring

Experience with dentistry and laboratory diagnostics

Strong patient‑assessment and technical nursing skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Strong attention to detail and sound clinical judgment

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced veterinary environment

Compassionate, dependable, and patient‑focused approach to care

Commitment to supporting teammates and maintaining a positive hospital culture

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

The opportunity to use advanced RVT skills every day

A team that trusts your judgment and values your technical expertise

Support for continuing education and professional development

License and VTNE exam fee reimbursement

A collaborative environment where team members step in for one another

Employee pet‑care savings that help support the animals you love at home

Connection with a large community of veterinary technicians through Vetcor TechLife

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

Extended health care, including vision, and dental coverage

Supplemental insurance, including disability and life insurance

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free or discounted lab work for employee pets

Pet discounts on services and products

Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Professional development opportunities

Veterinary technician license reimbursement

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance

Access to Vetcor TechLife, a community of more than 800 veterinary technicians company-wide

Lifestyle Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Town and Country and Vetcor. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

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📌 Veterinary Technician (LVT) (Richmond Hill)
🏢 Town and Country Animal Hospital
📍 Richmond Hill