Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency, Critical Care & Wards
Pay: $28.00–$42.00 per hour

Fast-paced. High-impact. Team-driven. Exceptional patient care.

King Animal Hospital is seeking skilled and motivated Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to join our Emergency, Critical Care, and Wards teams .

Whether your passion is responding to emergency cases, providing advanced nursing care to critically ill patients, or supporting hospitalized patients throughout their recovery, we offer opportunities to develop your skills in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment.

About Us
King Animal Hospital is a privately owned, state-of-the-art equine and small animal referral and emergency hospital located in King City, Ontario. Our 60,000 sq. ft. facility offers advanced diagnostics, specialized veterinary medicine, and a highly collaborative environment.

Our RVTs work alongside experienced technicians, ACAs, CSRs, emergency veterinarians, and board-certified specialists in areas including Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Anesthesia, and more .

With Emergency, Critical Care, and hospitalized patients under one roof, our RVTs have the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload while developing advanced technical and nursing skills.

The Role – Emergency, Critical Care & Wards RVT
Depending on your experience, interests, and assigned area, you may provide care to patients requiring immediate emergency intervention, intensive monitoring and advanced critical care, or ongoing inpatient nursing and treatment.

Key Responsibilities
Emergency (ER)

Perform triage and assist with rapid patient assessments and stabilization

Provide immediate nursing care to urgent and emergent cases

Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatments

Establish IV access, administer medications and fluids, collect samples, and perform technical procedures

Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately

Critical Care / ICU





Provide advanced nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients

Perform frequent and continuous patient assessments and monitoring

Administer medications, IV fluids, CRIs, blood products, oxygen therapy, and other prescribed treatments

Assist with advanced procedures and management of unstable patients

Recognize subtle changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly to the veterinary team

Provide detailed nursing care and accurate documentation for patients requiring a high level of monitoring

Wards / Patient Care

Provide compassionate and attentive nursing care to hospitalized patients

Administer scheduled medications, treatments, fluid therapy, and nutritional support

Monitor pain, comfort, appetite, mobility, elimination, and overall patient wellbeing

Complete regular patient assessments and identify changes in clinical status

Support patients before and after procedures and throughout their hospitalization and recovery

Maintain clean, comfortable, organized, and safe patient care areas

Across All Areas

Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using EzyVet and VetRadar

Communicate effectively with veterinarians, specialists, RVTs, ACAs, CSRs, and other members of the hospital team

Advocate for patient comfort, safety, and quality of care

Provide compassionate support and clear communication during challenging and high-stress situations

Contribute to a cooperative environment where teamwork and continuity of patient care are priorities

What We’re Looking For

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing with the OAVT





Strong clinical and technical skills with a passion for high-quality patient care

Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a busy hospital environment

Strong patient assessment skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

An interest in emergency, critical care, inpatient nursing, or a combination of these areas

Previous emergency, critical care, referral, or inpatient experience is an asset, but we are open to training the right candidate

What We Offer

Competitive compensation of $28.00–$42.00 per hour

Extended health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and personal days

$2,000 annual continuing education allowance

RRSP matching up to 5%

Employee discounts on pet services and products

A Workplace Designed With You in Mind

Onsite social worker and HR support

Supportive leadership and clearly defined roles

Strong focus on communication and team collaboration

Exposure to diverse and complex cases

Opportunities to learn alongside experienced RVTs, emergency veterinarians, and board-certified specialists

Opportunities to strengthen and expand your skills across Emergency, Critical Care, and inpatient nursing

Why King Animal Hospital?
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to develop your career in a hospital where emergency medicine, critical care, specialty medicine, and exceptional inpatient nursing come together .

Whether you thrive on the fast pace of the ER, enjoy the complexity of critical care, or are passionate about providing exceptional nursing care to hospitalized patients, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families.

You’ll be supported, challenged, and valued while working alongside a highly skilled and collaborative veterinary team.

King Animal Hospital is an equal chance employer. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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📌 Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency, Critical Care & Wards (Ontario)
🏢 King Animal Hospital
📍 Ontario