Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Fairfield Animal Hospital$27–34 CAD/hr based on experience, with premiums for evening, weekend and overnight shiftsFull-time and part-time opportunities in Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaSchedule: 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.What does a typical day look like at Fairfield?There is no "typical" day.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love collaboration and autonomy, and want to be part of a team that works best together - and if you like the idea that no two days will ever look the same - we've got the team for you.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.Everything we do here is emergency medicine. There are no routine GP appointments. Every shift is built around triage, diagnostics, patient care, decision-making, critical thinking, and a whole lot of teamwork.Our RVTs work side-by-side with our emergency DVMs to provide patient care year-round. You aren't simply completing tasks or handing patients off - you are an integral part of the case from start to finish.So, what sets Fairfield apart?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.You'll see cases you may never encounter in a GP setting. You'll make decisions, build your skills, support your DVMs and teammates, and have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference for patients and their families.And tomorrow? It could be completely different.That's the point.At Fairfield,



we don't promise you a typical day.We promise you a team, a challenge, and the opportunity to keep learning.Why Join Fairfield Animal HospitalAt 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.In your day-to-day, you will:Care for animals undergoing treatment and surgeryPartner with the veterinarian before, during, and after surgeryPrepare and administer medicationsProvide nursing care and monitoring for emergency and critical care patientsPerform ongoing triage assessment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentProduce diagnostic radiographs and CT scans, collect samples, and perform laboratory testsProvide wound and bandage careManage blood transfusionsCounsel clients on animal health careHelp mentor visiting practicum students and peersWork closely with veterinarians, technologists, and support teamsContribute to a positive, team-focused hospital cultureWhat You BringRegistration as a Veterinary TechnologistA passion for emergency and critical care medicine for small animalsThe ability to recognize and manage multiple priorities, including ongoing triage assessmentCommitment to maintaining professional registration and continuing educationStrong team skills with excellent oral and written communicationAccuracy, organization, flexibility, and initiativeThe physical ability to meet the demands of the role: standing for extended periods, bending, crouching,



and liftingA collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient careBenefits 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 insuranceCompetitive compensation, with premiums for evening, weekend and overnight shiftsRRSP matching programHealth & wellness benefit (annual allowance)Employee assistance program (professional counseling)Paid vacation time, sick days, and bereavement leaveGenerous staff discounts on services and productsPaid licensing and membership duesRecover BLS and ALS certification (we have an in-house instructor!)An opportunity to take your career to the next level and pursue a VTS or advanced CELocation HighlightKelowna 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.Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

📌 Registered Veterinary Technologist (Kelowna)
🏢 Fairfield Animal Hospital
📍 Kelowna