Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery, Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Department: Surgery

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $ to $, depending on experience and skills.

Mississauga-Oakville Emergency Hospital is currently welcoming a dedicated full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our established network of highly skilled professionals. Our small animal surgical team has excellent knowledge to share with you and will train you on our up-to-date surgical and diagnostic equipment. While previous experience in a Veterinary Hospital is an asset, our RVTs are given the necessary tools and resources to help succeed in this role.

• Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register

• Confident team player who can also work independently when required

• Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures, including (not limited to): Venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in-house lab work, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, surgical preparation, assistance and patient recovery

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to keep accurate and detailed patient files

• Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise, including performing advanced anesthesia, CRI delivery and more.

• Ability to thrive in a steady and often fast-paced environment

• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a positive attitude in working with your colleagues and pet parents

• Strong ability to problem-solve

Our Surgery RVTs have the opportunity to work with and learn from other Surgery RVTs, ACAs as well as our board-certified Veterinary Surgeons, Anesthesiologists and other specialists. If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, joining the MOVEH team would be a great opportunity for career advancement.

Schedule: This full-time position will include some Saturdays.

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada

• 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!

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

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