Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Fairfield Animal Hospital $27–34 CAD/hr based on experience, with premiums for evening, weekend and overnight shifts Full time and part-time opportunities in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Schedule: 4 on, 4 off rotation, including evenings, weekends, and rotating overnights (typically one month per year). Full-time and part-time positions considered based on staffing needs. Welcome to Fairfield Animal Hospital , a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year animal emergency hospital located in Kelowna, BC - right in the heart of the Okanagan, a year-round outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.

Every shift is built around triage, diagnostics, patient care, decision-making, critical thinking, and a whole lot of teamwork. With limited specialty services available within the Okanagan Valley, our ER DVMs and RVTs have the opportunity to work at the top of their training and scope and truly follow cases through their entire hospital journey. Fairfield sees 300+ cases every week , ranging from urgent presentations to true emergencies, including toxicities, HBCs, major trauma, animal attacks, rattlesnake bites, respiratory emergencies, GDV, and everything in between.

Our RVTs are involved throughout the entire process - from triage and initial assessment to patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, treatment, recovery, discharge, and everything in between .

Why Join Fairfield Animal Hospital At

Fairfield Animal Hospital, part of NVA Canada, you'll join a long-standing, community-rooted clinic celebrating 50 years of serving Kelowna's companion animals. As the only 24-hour emergency animal hospital in the Central Okanagan, Fairfield operates 24/7/365 on an emergency triage basis, giving you exposure to a steady, varied caseload. Voted the #1 Veterinary Hospital in the Central Okanagan and a repeat Gold winner for Best Emergency Vet, our team holds fast to a culture of respect, kindness, and community,



with real investment in your growth and work-life balance.

Care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery Counsel clients on animal health care Help mentor visiting practicum students and peers Work closely with veterinarians, technologists, and support teams Registration as a Veterinary Technologist A passion for emergency and critical care medicine for small animals Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), long-term disability, and life insurance Competitive compensation, with premiums for evening, weekend and overnight shifts Employee assistance program (professional counseling) Paid vacation time, sick days, and bereavement leave Recover BLS and ALS certification (we have an in-house instructor!) Kelowna sits in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, known for its lakes, wineries, and year-round outdoor recreation. Fairfield's team enjoys the mix of a tight-knit community feel with easy access to hiking, water sports, winter activities and a growing local food and arts scene.

Ethos Veterinary

Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

📌 Technologist Intern (Kelowna)
🏢 Fairfield Animal Hospital
📍 Kelowna