Veterinary Technician, Kingsway Animal Hospital
About The Position
Kingsway Animal Hospital, located in Hamilton, ON, is seeking a full-time, dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician to join their team. The position offers a local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training within the larger VCA Canada network. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will be supported. VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years, known for delivering high-quality medicine. VCA Canada is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands and is passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience, having been named one of Alberta's Top Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026. VCA Animal Hospitals, the broader entity, is a leader in veterinary care, providing primary, emergency, urgent, and specialty care to over four million pets annually, investing in cutting-edge tools, training, and technology for its 35,000 Associates, including nearly 7,000 veterinarians and 4,000 credentialed technicians.
Requirements
- Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program
- Knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy (for new graduates)
Nice To Haves
- Preparing to write your VTNE?
Responsibilities
- Surgical preparation, assistance and patient recovery
- Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records
- Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions
- Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
- Passion to learn more within the role
- A love for all companion animals!!
Benefits
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program!
- Paid membership and dues
- Paid wellness days
- Paid sick days
- Paid vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Referral Bonus Rewards!
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Access to amazing mini-courses
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
