Location Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-259660 Job Type Full time

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency & Triage

Location: Scarborough, ON

Employment Type: Full-time
Job Status: Existing
Compensation: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)

Sign-On Bonus: $2500

Ready to elevate your clinical skills in a quick-paced, highly supportive environment? Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is expanding our Emergency Team in Scarborough, Ontario. We are seeking experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians who are ready to transition their strong foundational skills into emergency triage. If you have solid clinical experience and want to grow under the mentorship of an expert, collaborative team, we provide the cutting-edge tools and culture you need to thrive.

Why TVEH?

- Compensation: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour (based on skills and experience)
- Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 to welcome you to the team
- Schedule: Work-life balance with a predictable 4-on, 4-off rotation (two 10-hour day shifts, two 10-hour evening shifts; includes weekends/holidays)
- Triage Training Provided: We value your veterinary experience and will fully train you on our specialized triage protocols.

Your Impact

As a vital part of our frontline triage and emergency team, you will bring calm to stressful situations and deliver high-quality care to small animal patients.

- Triage & Assess: Prioritize incoming urgent care needs and stabilize critical patients.
- Advanced Anesthesia & Surgery: Manage anesthesia for life-saving emergency surgeries and monitor post-op recovery.
- Diverse Caseloads: Provide hands-on,



compassionate care for complex cases, from blocked cats to autoimmune conditions.
- Dynamic Collaboration: Partner closely with DVMs and specialists through diagnostics, treatment plans, and smooth patient discharges.

What You Bring

- Proven experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician in a clinical or hospital setting.
- Eligibility for RVT registration in Ontario.
- Strong, established technical skills (venipuncture, IV catheters, anesthesia monitoring, and patient assessment).
- A compassionate, patient-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a quick-paced environment.
- Experience in an emergency (ER) setting is an asset, but not required—we will train you on our triage systems.

What We Offer You

- Financial Security: Competitive wages and a 5% RRSP Employer Group Match Program.
- Growth & Learning: Annual CE allowance, paid time off for CE, and diverse career development pathways.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health benefits, paid sick/wellness days, and comprehensive mental health support tools (telemedicine, EAP, and digital fitness/mindfulness apps).
- Perks: Paid annual certification memberships, uniform allowance, generous personal pet care discounts, and exclusive lifestyle shopping perks.

Our Story





VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

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📌 Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (Scarborough)
🏢 VCA Animal Hospitals
📍 Scarborough