RVT, Emergency (ICU)

Department: Emergency - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location: Newmarket, ON

Employment Type: Full-time

Level: Experienced and new graduates are welcome.

Job Status: Existing

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

404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital welcomes Registered Veterinary Technicians for our Emergency and Intensive Care Unit team. New graduates and experienced RVTs will join our busy department in this exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team to provide high-quality small-animal patient care.

What You Will Do

• Patient Assessment & Triage: Perform physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and support emergency triage.
• Anesthesia & Recovery: Monitor patients through induction, maintenance, and post-operative recovery.
• Technical Care & Diagnostics: Place catheters, collect samples, run in-house lab tests, and take diagnostic radiographs.
• Surgical & Procedure Support: Prepare surgical suites, assist during procedures, and support emergency interventions.
• Pharmacy & In-Hospital Treatments: Dispense medications and administer treatments under the guidance of the veterinary team.

What You Bring

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Flexible availability: Rotating schedule of days, evenings and weekends with shift premiums.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Confident technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication,
  
  
  
  organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

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 setting, 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 TVEHs 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.

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 Albertas 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 Canadas 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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work Certification Canada.

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