Registered Veterinary Technician

Our hospital continues to grow and is looking for an experienced technician with a drive to learn.

We guarantee you won't be bored here, and we are a perfect place for a VTS. We support our techs that want to pursue a VTS with additional group training sessions, journal club and mentorship. New graduates are welcome to apply but may be placed in a different area of the hospital to start their training. BBVSH takes pride in teaching new technicians and are fully committed to creating a learning environment to help you grow in your career.

About BBVSH

Our hospital is located in Beautiful British Columbia, on the outskirts of Vancouver and we are a VECCS Certified Level 1 facility. Our Doctors, Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are a cohesive team of professionals who strongly believe in collaboration, communication, respect and lifelong learning. BBVSH has board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, neurology, critical care, internal medicine, radiology and cardiology.

We also offer a full rehabilitation department complete with an underwater treadmill. Each department works together with other services within BBVSH, as well as accepting referrals and emergencies from other specialty and general practices. In our 26,000 square foot facility we are open 24/7 and employ upwards of 180 staff members.

Take a tour of our hospital:

Our company culture prioritizes and values veterinary technicians and their essential role in the clinical team.

BBVSH is a outstanding place to utilize and grow your skills in a challenging, rewarding, fun and respectful environment. We offer in house CE, fully paid conference registration and travel fees to top quality specialty and emergency conferences in North America, journal club, advanced skills labs, and a support team to help you further your education or to help you achieve a Veterinary Technician Specialty.

Here is what some of our technicians have to say:



Walk into the storm with us

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting Veterinary clinic/Animal hospital

Willing to relocate

Personal suitability

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Team player

Area of specialization: Small animals, Emergency care

Tasks

Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery

Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery

Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian

Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian

Counsel clients on animal health care

Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests

Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals

Provide wound and bandage care

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Fast-paced environment

Standing for extended periods

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Ability to distinguish between colours

Work under pressure

Physically demanding

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

More information

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Discounted or free food

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Wellness program

Application question(s)

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). Are you looking for full-time work?

Work Location: In person

📌 Registered Veterinary Technician (British Columbia)
🏢 Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital
📍 British Columbia