Emergency RVT - Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region Hourly Wage: $25.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience Are you an RVT looking for an emergency practice where your skills are valued, you have a supportive team around you, and you can still enjoy plenty of time away from work?

At Animal Emergency

Clinic of Durham Region (AECDR), we are looking for an RVT to join our experienced and collaborative emergency team. We are proud of our supportive clinic culture and are always looking for ways to help our team continue to learn and grow. Whether you have years of emergency experience or are an RVT looking to build your ER skills, we would love to hear from you!

About AECDR AECDR has been proudly serving the Durham Region community since 1995. We are a 24/7 urgent care and emergency hospital providing care for cats and dogs, including emergencies, walk-ins, and referrals from family practices throughout the area. Our 8,400 sq. ft. hospital is home to a team of over 30 veterinary professionals, including 6 full-time DVMs and 11 full-time RVTs.

We have doctors on shift around the clock, so you’ll always have experienced veterinary support when you need it. Why Join AECDR? A supportive and collaborative team We have created a clinic culture where people genuinely support each other.

Our DVMs and RVTs work closely together, and we empower our RVTs to use their skills and knowledge to their fullest. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in patient care, anesthesia, diagnostics, treatment, monitoring and critical care while working alongside experienced veterinary professionals. Excellent work-life balance Emergency medicine doesn’t have to mean giving up your life outside of work.

Our schedule is designed with work-life balance in mind.



Learning and mentorship Our experienced DVMs and RVTs are always willing to share their knowledge and help each other grow. We have a strong culture of mentorship and continuous learning, making AECDR a great place to develop your emergency nursing skills.

We are also partnered with MapleTree Veterinary Diagnostics, providing access to Internal Medicine consultations, including ultrasound and endoscopy. Advanced equipment and medicine We are committed to providing our team with the tools and resources they need to deliver excellent patient care. We recently added a Bionet ICU oxygen therapy unit, designed to provide oxygen therapy for cats and medium-sized dogs.

What We’re Looking For We are looking for an RVT who is: Registered and in good standing with the appropriate provincial regulatory body

Passionate about patient care

Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, or eager to learn A strong communicator and team player

Interested in continuing to develop their emergency and critical care skills Emergency experience is an asset, but we are happy to support RVTs who are looking to grow their ER skills. Life in Whitby & Durham Region AECDR is centrally located in Whitby, in the heart of Durham Region and just east of Toronto. You’ll have the best of both worlds: easy access to Toronto for restaurants, entertainment and day trips, while enjoying the quieter pace and family-friendly feel of the Durham Region.

The area offers plenty of green space, waterfront trails, parks and beaches along Lake Ontario, while major highways make it easy to explore Ontario and beyond.

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Ready to take the next step in your veterinary nursing career? We’d love to hear from you! Apply through the link on this posting or email your resume to [email protected]. Come join a team that works hard, supports each other, and genuinely enjoys what we do.

📌 Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist (RVT) - Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region (AECDR)
🏢 Animal Emergency Clinic of Durham Region
📍 Whitby