Registered Veterinary Technician - Eagle Rise Animal Hospital
About The Position
Eagle Rise Animal Hospital is reopening with a new team, and we are looking for an experienced, confident Registered Veterinary Technician to help launch and grow the next chapter of this clinic. Located in Colwood, a vibrant and beachy community in the Westshore of Victoria, Eagle Rise offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, trails, and everything the Westshore has to offer. This is an opportunity to be part of something from the ground up while still working in a well-equipped, modern hospital. This role is best suited to an RVT who is comfortable working as a sole technician alongside the veterinarian. Strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a steady presence are essential. With that responsibility comes compensation that reflects your experience and the importance of the role. Eagle Rise is equipped with digital X-ray including dental radiography, IDEXX in-house laboratory analyzers, and the tools needed to deliver efficient, high-quality medicine in a small-team environment.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician with strong confidence in anesthesia, dentistry, and surgical support
- Comfortable working independently and making sound decisions in a sole-RVT setting
- Solid understanding of veterinary terminology, anatomy, physiology, and dental procedures
- Calm, capable, and positive, with the right attitude to help launch and grow a reopening clinic
- Eligible to live and work in Canada
Nice To Haves
- Opportunity to help shape the culture and standards of a reopening hospital
Responsibilities
- Supporting veterinarians during examinations, procedures, and treatments
- Taking a lead role in anesthesia, surgery preparation and recovery, drug calculations, dental procedures, and triage
- Operating diagnostic equipment including digital X-ray and dental X-ray
- Performing and supporting in-house laboratory diagnostics
- Maintaining accurate and complete medical records
- Managing controlled drug logs, X-ray logs, and documentation in compliance with CVBC and Health Canada requirements
- Educating clients on animal care, nutrition, and post-treatment instructions
- Helping establish strong routines and workflows, and SOPs as the hospital reopens, with a practical, solution-focused mindset
Benefits
- Compensation will reflect experience and level of responsibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
