Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency & Urgent Care

VetStrategy / Daubigny•Kingston, ON

6d•CA$22 - CA$32•Hybrid

About The Position

Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners. We bring this to life through three promises: Our People Promise – To be a great place to work. Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally. Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good. Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together. Are you looking for a fast-paced, rewarding role where no two shifts are the same? At Downtown Animal Hospital, we are passionate about delivering exceptional emergency and urgent veterinary care while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and positive workplace culture. Our team is made up of experienced professionals and emerging talent who work together to provide outstanding patient care, client service, and mentorship. If you're eager to expand your skills in emergency medicine while being surrounded by a dedicated and compassionate team, we'd love to meet you. Downtown Animal Hospital is proud to be a trusted provider of emergency and urgent veterinary care in the Kingston community. Our hospital combines advanced medical technology with compassionate care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families. We are equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools, including digital radiographs, point-of-care ultrasound, and in-house analyzers that support efficient and effective patient care. Our caseload offers tremendous opportunities to develop and sharpen your emergency nursing skills, with common presentations including: Toxin exposures Acute gastrointestinal and urinary emergencies Seizures Acute lameness cases Quill injuries Chronic kidney disease and diabetic crises Emergency surgeries including pyometras, GDVs, and foreign body removals Beyond our medicine, we're proud of our team's culture. We actively cultivate a positive working environment built on teamwork, respect, excellent patient care, and exceptional client experiences. New graduates and experienced professionals alike are welcomed and supported. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Kingston offers an outstanding quality of life with something for everyone. Enjoy vibrant farmers' markets, Movies in the Square, Fort Henry, historic tours, live music, outdoor skating, boating, rowing, kayaking, sailing, and an incredible selection of unique restaurants and local attractions.

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario.
Passion for emergency and urgent veterinary medicine.
Strong patient care, nursing, and monitoring skills.
Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Desire to continue learning and growing professionally.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional emergency and urgent veterinary care.
Provide outstanding patient care, client service, and mentorship.
Gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting and challenging cases.
Support one another's growth and success.
Cultivate a positive working environment built on teamwork, respect, excellent patient care, and exceptional client experiences.