06 Nov
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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London
06 Nov
VCA Animal Hospitals
London
Emergency, RVT Emergency Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $25.00 to $38.00 per hour + Overnight Shift Premiums Signing bonus - with a minimum of 3 years of experience London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is welcoming a full time dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team in London, Ontario.
Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.
Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples. Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.
Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory.
Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants. Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset. Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures. Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques. Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care. Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role, including overnight shift premiums.
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.
Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness. Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.
Our hospital: We proudly provide comprehensive 24/7 emergency care, intensive/critical care and specialized referral veterinary medicine for pet owners and primary veterinary clinics across London and the broader Southwestern Ontario region. Our hospital brings together emergency clinicians, specialists, and passionate technicians who love sharing knowledge as much as providing exceptional care. 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.
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. 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.
📌 Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency, London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital
🏢 VCA Animal Hospitals
📍 London