Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Glenridge Animal Hospital – St. Catharines, Ontario

Glenridge Animal Hospital is looking for a skilled, compassionate and dependable Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing team.

We are a busy veterinary hospital in St. Catharines providing general practice, surgical, diagnostic and referral services. Our hospital is built around teamwork, excellent patient care and creating an environment where clients, pets and staff are part of the family.

About the Role

As an RVT at Glenridge Animal Hospital, you will play an important role in providing high-quality patient care while working closely with our veterinarians and broader hospital team.

We are looking for an RVT who enjoys being actively involved in patient care and wants the prospect to use and continue developing their technical skills.

Our hospital provides exposure to a broad range of veterinary medicine, including preventative and general practice care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, hospitalization and referral medicine.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently within their scope of practice while also understanding that excellent veterinary medicine is a team effort. Depending on the needs of the hospital, you may move between appointments, treatments, procedures, surgery, diagnostics and hospitalized patient care throughout your day.

Whether you are an experienced RVT or a newer graduate looking for a supportive environment in which to build your confidence and skills, we are interested in hearing from you.

Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include

- Providing compassionate nursing care to hospitalized, surgical and recovering patients
- Performing patient assessments and monitoring patients throughout their hospital stay
- Safely handling and restraining dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Collecting blood, urine and other diagnostic samples
- Placing and maintaining IV catheters
- Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinarian
- Preparing and administering IV fluids
- Performing venipuncture and blood collection
- Running in-house laboratory testing and preparing samples for external laboratories
- Assisting with radiographs and diagnostic imaging
- Preparing patients for surgical and dental procedures
- Inducing and monitoring anesthesia within the RVT's scope of practice and hospital protocols
- Monitoring patients throughout anesthetic procedures and recovery
- Maintaining accurate anesthetic and patient-monitoring records
- Assisting veterinarians during surgical and medical procedures
- Performing dental prophylaxis and assisting with dental procedures
- Providing appropriate pain-management and recovery monitoring
- Maintaining accurate patient medical records
- Preparing treatment areas, surgical suites and equipment
- Cleaning, sterilizing and maintaining surgical and medical instruments




- Maintaining appropriate infection-control and hospital-cleanliness standards
- Assisting with emergency and urgent-care patients
- Communicating patient updates and concerns promptly to the veterinarian
- Supporting efficient patient flow throughout the hospital

Client Care & Communication Our RVTs are also an important part of the client experience.

Responsibilities may include

- Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients
- Reviewing veterinarian-approved treatment plans and home-care instructions
- Providing client education regarding preventative care, medications, nutrition and ongoing patient care within the RVT's scope of practice
- Conducting technician appointments where appropriate
- Assisting clients with questions regarding their pet's treatment and recovery
- Providing discharge instructions following procedures and hospitalization
- Communicating effectively between clients, veterinarians and other members of the hospital team
- Supporting clients during difficult or emotional situations
- Maintaining client confidentiality and professional standards

Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate:

- Is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in Ontario, or is eligible to become registered
- Is passionate about providing excellent patient care
- Has strong technical and clinical skills
- Is confident with patient handling and restraint
- Is comfortable with venipuncture, catheter placement and laboratory procedures
- Has experience with or an interest in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
- Communicates clearly and professionally with both clients and colleagues
- Is compassionate when working with clients who may be worried, frustrated or emotional
- Is dependable, punctual and takes pride in their work
- Has strong attention to detail
- Understands the importance of accurate medical records
- Can remain calm and focused in a busy veterinary environment
- Is organized and able to manage multiple priorities
- Works well independently while also being a strong team member
- Is comfortable asking questions and communicating concerns
- Is interested in continuing to learn and develop professionally
- Is willing to help throughout the hospital when needed

Experience in general practice, surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, emergency care or referral medicine is an asset; however, we also welcome applications from newer RVTs and recent graduates who are looking for an opportunity to develop their skills.

What We Value

At Glenridge, we believe an RVT should have the opportunity to use the skills they trained for.





We value technicians who take an active role in patient care, communicate openly with veterinarians and teammates, and want to continue developing their clinical abilities.

We also recognize that every technician brings different strengths and experience. Our goal is to create an environment where team members can ask questions, learn from one another and gradually take on additional responsibilities as their confidence and competency grow.

We are looking for someone who wants to contribute ideas, be part of the team and take pride in the quality of care we provide.

Physical Requirements

Veterinary medicine is an active, hands-on profession. Candidates must be comfortable:

- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Bending, kneeling and performing repetitive tasks
- Safely handling and assisting with animals of varying sizes
- Working around animal waste, bodily fluids, cleaning products, noise and occasional unpleasant odours
- Working safely with animals that may be frightened, stressed, painful or reactive
- Assisting with lifting and positioning patients when appropriate and with assistance when required
- Moving between appointments, treatment, surgery and other areas of the hospital throughout the day

Why Join Glenridge? Glenridge Animal Hospital offers RVTs the opportunity to work in a hospital with exposure to a wide variety of veterinary medicine.

Our hospital provides general practice, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging and referral services, giving our technicians opportunities to work with a broad range of patients and cases.

For RVTs who want to continue developing their clinical skills, our environment provides opportunities to gain experience in multiple areas of veterinary medicine while working closely with veterinarians and other members of the hospital team.

Most importantly, we want our RVTs to feel that their knowledge, education and technical skills are valued.

We believe strong veterinary hospitals are built by strong teams, and we want people who are interested in learning, contributing and growing with us.

Location: St. Catharines, ON

Position: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: 32–44 hours per week

Schedule: Weekdays / Evenings / Saturdays as required

Compensation: $26 - $31 per hour

If you are a compassionate and motivated RVT looking for an opportunity to use your technical skills, continue developing professionally and become an important part of a collaborative veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through Indeed with your résumé and a brief introduction telling us about yourself and why you're interested in joining Glenridge Animal Hospital.

Pay: $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (St. Catharines)
🏢 Glenridge Animal Hospital and Referral Centre
📍 St. Catharines