Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Anesthesia Pay: $28.00–$35.00 per hour

Build your expertise in advanced anesthesia alongside a leading specialty team.

King Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, skilled, and detail-oriented

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

to join our

Anesthesia team . This is an ideal opportunity for an RVT who is passionate about anesthesia and analgesia, enjoys working with complex cases, and is looking to further develop their technical skills in a specialty referral and emergency setting.

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, multidisciplinary environment.

As part of our Anesthesia team, you will work closely with experienced RVTs, veterinarians, and board-certified specialists in

Anesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and more —gaining hands-on experience with a wide range of complex and rewarding cases.

The Role – Anesthesia RVT As an Anesthesia RVT, you will play an important role in providing safe, individualized anesthetic and perioperative care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical, diagnostic, and specialty procedures.

Working closely with our Anesthesia and specialty teams, you will support patients throughout the entire anesthetic process—from preparation and induction through monitoring and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with anesthetic planning, patient assessment, and preparation

Prepare patients, medications, anesthesia equipment, and monitoring equipment for procedures

Induce, monitor, and support the recovery of patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation

Perform IV catheter placement, medication administration, fluid therapy, and other technical procedures within the RVT scope of practice





Provide continuous patient monitoring using advanced equipment, including multiparameter monitoring, capnography, ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, and temperature monitoring

Recognize changes in patient condition and respond quickly and appropriately in collaboration with the veterinarian

Support anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialty teams throughout surgical and diagnostic procedures

Assist with airway management, mechanical ventilation, and advanced anesthetic techniques as required

Support multimodal pain management and patient comfort throughout the perioperative period

Provide attentive post-anesthetic monitoring and nursing care during recovery

Maintain accurate and detailed anesthesia records and medical documentation using

EzyVet and VetRadar

Ensure anesthesia machines, monitoring devices, and related equipment are properly maintained, cleaned, and prepared for use

Follow established anesthesia, patient safety, and infection-prevention protocols

Collaborate closely with RVTs, DVMs, specialists, and other members of the hospital team to support optimal patient outcomes

What We’re Looking For

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

Strong interest and/or experience in anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative patient care

Minimum 3 years of experience in a referral or emergency practice preferred

Excellent patient monitoring, assessment, and technical skills

Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain focused throughout complex procedures

Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition

Ability to remain calm, organized,



and adaptable in a fast-paced hospital environment

Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills

Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining high standards of patient safety

Must be willing and available to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on hospital and departmental needs

We welcome candidates who are looking to further develop their anesthesia skills within a supportive specialty environment.

What We Offer We are committed to supporting your professional development, wellbeing, and long-term success:

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

Structured roles and supportive leadership

Strong focus on collaboration and communication

Exposure to advanced, diverse, and medically complex cases

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

Ongoing opportunities to strengthen your anesthesia, analgesia, monitoring, and advanced patient-care skills

Continued learning within a multidisciplinary referral and emergency environment

Why King Animal Hospital? This is more than a job—it’s an chance to

build your expertise and grow your career in veterinary anesthesia .

You’ll have the opportunity to work with advanced technology, complex cases, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team while continuing to develop your knowledge of anesthesia, analgesia, and perioperative patient care.

You’ll be supported, challenged, and recognized for your expertise while working alongside leaders in veterinary medicine.

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📌 Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Anesthesia (East Gwillimbury)
🏢 King Animal Hospital
📍 East Gwillimbury