Senior Registered Veterinary Technologist

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Friday, January 1, 2027 at 10:59 AM

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices.Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.

The BC SPCA is a energetic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION: Senior Registered Veterinary Technologist -SRVT

STATUS: Permanent; Full-time

SHIFT: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: Penticton, BC

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

WAGE: Hourly

About the Position:

Reporting to the Practice Manager, this position assists the doctors to the fullest possible extent, helping to deliver quality care to patients and aiding in achieving greater efficiencies in patient care delivery. This includes conducting examinations within scope, performing laboratory duties and treatments, drug dosages and dispensing, and assisting with surgeries. This position also provides direct communication to clients. Finally, where required,



the RVT will also be responsible for maintenance of instruments and equipment, medical record-keeping, housekeeping, administrative, inventory, and other duties as required to ensure efficient operations and high quality of care.

As a Senior RVT, this position performs the following duties with complete proficiency. Additionally, this position may be asked to train, mentor, and provide additional guidance to RVTs with less than 5 years of experience, RVT students, or veterinary students.

Some specific duties:

- Triage patient care and treatments and coordinate with other staff members, including reviewing the upcoming schedule and planning/preparation for upcoming procedures.
- Assist the veterinarian in all tasks required for patient care such as administering intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular and oral medications, and perform required treatments.
- Calculating drug doses, use, potential side effects, proper administration, and ensuring control/recording of controlled drugs.
- Performing treatments such as wound treatments, bandage/splint changes, and ear cleanings as required by the doctor.
- Collecting specimens and performing routine laboratory work in hematology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, urinalysis, and serology to assist in the diagnosis and treatment.




- Performing and/or assisting the doctor in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures using a range of diagnostic equipment including but not limited to electrocardiography, radiography, and ultrasonography equipment.
- Hospitalizing patients under the supervision of the doctor including placement of an intravenous catheter, intravenous fluid administration, medication administration, monitoring vital signs, inputs and outputs.
- Performing sedation, general anesthesia, and patient monitoring including safety, emergency drugs, administration and wen to intervene, intubation, extubation and recovery, and drug administration, indications, and contraindications.
- Performing dental treatments including scaling, polishing, performing an antibacterial rinse and dental radiographs.
- Performing corneal stain tests, Shirmer Tear Tests, and eye pressure testing when instructed by doctors.
- Monitoring time requirements and ensuring medical records are kept up to date.
- Tattooing and microchipping, as required.
- Performing tasks such as anal gland expression, grooming, and nail trims.
- Managing weight-loss programs under the direction of the doctor.
- Assisting doctors in exam rooms as required.
- Assisting with humane euthanasia as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Educating clients on care and treatment.
- Updating clients on patients in hospital and performing discharges.
- Performing callbacks/emails as needed for progress reports.
- Answering client questions that do not require a doctor.
- Other duties as assigned.

Housekeeping and administrative duties include:

📌 Senior Registered Veterinary Technologist (Penticton)
🏢 SPCA
📍 Penticton