Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Location: Victoria, BC Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is recruiting full-time RVTs at our 24-hour ER & Specialty Referral Centre. This role works closely with our ER DVMs and board-certified specialists in a fast-paced, stimulating, world-class medical environment. Successful candidates will display strong leadership, a desire to grow their skills, a positive teamwork-type attitude and a personality that can deliver exceptional customer service and communication skills. This position requires flexibility to work on a rotating schedule; however, it also affords a great work-life balance. New grads are welcome to apply and will benefit from a teaching environment that includes mentorship from experienced RVTs, advanced learning opportunities with our two board-certified criticalists, and specialized anesthesia training with our anesthesia-focused RVT and board-certified anesthesiologist. Additional qualifications and attributes you must embrace to be successful in this role: Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register Perform clinical procedures; Venipuncture, Catheter placement, radiology, anesthesia monitoring and patient assessment Willing to further enhance technical skills Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast-paced environment Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents Proven ability to keep accurate patient records Strong ability to problem-solve A love of pets, of course! Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. What VCA Canada Offers Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation you can thrive in! RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more! Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! Flexible schedules! Competitive wages and benefits! Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process) Annual uniform allowance Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! Referral Bonus Rewards Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives Generous personal pet care discounts And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now! VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance please let us know. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
