Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health • Mississauga, ON

91d • CA$28 - CA$35 • Onsite

About The Position

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is hiring a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency to join our growing emergency team in Mississauga, Ontario. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to build advanced ER and Critical Care skills while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team in a 24/7 emergency and referral hospital. Whether you’re an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in emergency medicine or you’re coming from general practice and ready for more complexity, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a wide variety of emergency cases, expand your technical skills, and practice at the top of your license.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required; CVT/LVT equivalents considered
• Strong anesthesia and patient care skills
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for emergency medicine and continued learning
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Nice To Haves

• Emergency or critical care experience preferred, but strong GP technicians looking to transition into ER are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Triage and emergency patient assessment
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and delivering nursing care
• Patient vitals and ongoing treatment monitoring
• Anesthesia support, surgical prep, and recovery
• Diagnostic imaging including radiographs
• ECG monitoring
• Laboratory sample collection and processing
• Client communication and education
• Assisting with emergency procedures and treatments
• Central line placement assistance
• Urinary catheter placement
• NG tubes and nasal cannulas
• Chest tubes
• Feeding tubes
• Blood transfusions
• Advanced CPR (RECOVER training provided)

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health premiums
• $500 Wellness Program
• OAVT dues covered
• RRSP with employer match
• CE + real support to grow your skills
• Vacation earned within your first year
• 5 PAID sick days
• Two paid bereavement days, including for the loss of a beloved pet
• Employee pet discounts
• vision care
• Secure underground parking
• Access to VetBloom (RACE-approved CE)
• Veterinary Technician Education Scholarships
• License renewal reimbursement
• Fully stocked snack kitchen!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed