Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery & Anesthesia

Department: Surgery

Location: Newmarket, ON

Employment Type: Full-time

Level: Experienced

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Schedule: The technicians in this department generally work four days per week.

What you Will Do

- Advanced Surgical & Anesthesia Medicine: Work alongside experienced surgeons and veterinary specialists, supporting complex referral cases while applying advanced anesthesia, monitoring and perioperative technician skills.
- Team Mentorship & Growth Mindset: Share your knowledge with teammates, support the development of veterinary assistants and newer team members, and embrace opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a collaborative hospital culture.
- Surgical & Clinical Support: Assist with surgical preparation, advanced diagnostics, sterile procedures and treatments.
- Perform pre-anesthetic patient evaluations and pre-operative diagnostics.
- Patient Care: Utilize your technical skills to place catheters, administer medications, support fluid therapy, and collect and process laboratory samples.
- Monitor patients under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Assist during appointments and client communication.
- Prepare medications, take home care items, and discharge patients from the surgical service.
- Supervise and teach technician assistants and technician practicum students.
- Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs and inventory.

What you Bring

- You are a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) in good standing, or eligible for registration with our provincial association.
- Prior emergency/surgical experience or a VTS designation (Surgery or Anesthesia), or an interest in pursuing one, is a strong asset.
- In-depth knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, advanced anesthesia protocols, and emergency triage.
- Solid technical skills in IV catheter placement, patient assessment,



and laboratory diagnostics.
- Strong proficiency in veterinary pharmacology, advanced anesthesia protocols (sedation, induction, inhalant/injectable monitoring, and analgesia), and emergency triage.
- Proven technical skills in IV catheter placement, patient assessment, diagnostic sampling, and safe, low-stress patient handling.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the critical thinking needed to adapt smoothly to changing priorities in a fast-paced hospital setting.

What We Can Offer You

- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
- Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
- Annual CE Allowance.
- Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week (eligibility) with flexible options.
- Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
- Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
- Various career development pathways.
- Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.

Our hospital

Nestled in Newmarket, Ontario, 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is proud to offer 24/7 advanced emergency and specialty care to our York Region community. Our team thrives in a connected, collaborative environment, supported by in-house specialists and our broader network across the GTA, including Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) and Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (MOVESH). With ongoing collaboration and guidance from TVEH's Critical Care specialists and a fair, rotational schedule designed for sustainable work-life balance, you will be part of a team where your education, talent and passion for exceptional medicine are supported every day.

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