RVT – Emergency Department

Calling RVTs with a passion for helping clients and pets in emergency medicine!

Join Our RVT Team!

Burlington Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is seeking an exceptional RVT to join our Emergency Service. This is a current vacancy for a full-time role.

Why Join Us?

If you thrive on making a difference—for clients and patients, while developing your skills as an RVT—you will love this role!

We welcome new grads!

We believe that living our core values allows us to deliver outstanding patient care while building trust and strong partnerships with clients and referring DVMs. We are dedicated to supporting our team’s technical skill development alongside strong communication skills, ensuring confidence at every level. We are proud to offer supportive leadership for our RVTs including a dedicated Training and Development RVT, an ER RVT lead, and a Senior Leadership Team made up of 2 RVTs and 1 DVM. We know what it is like to be in your shoes!

Our Core Values:

• Compassion & Empathy
• Communication
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Dependability
• Accountability & Integrity
• Respect
• Growth & Learning

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an RVT with 1+ years of experience and/or a desire to learn
• Believe in the importance of our service-oriented approach to care and valuing the relationships we have with our clients, referring DVMs and our patients.
• Prioritize building trust with clients and honouring the Human Animal Bond
• Demonstrate strong nursing care skills, problem solving and integrity.
• Demonstrate strong anesthesia skills and/or a passion for learning
• Be highly organized, with the ability to prioritize effectively and communicate clearly in a fast paced, emergency-based environment
• Be enthusiastic about learning and growing in veterinary medicine
• Be passionate about helping pets and the people who love them

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with clients and fellow veterinary care team members using efficient oral and written communication skills.
• Administer and analyze diagnostic tests (hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, urinalysis, etc.) utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Assist Veterinarian with surgical and therapeutic procedures. Utilize gold-standard patient care techniques, ensuring operating room environment complies with all aseptic standards and protocols.
• Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia in accordance with the veterinary scope of practice and provincial laws governing the RVT profession.
• Provide excellent veterinary nursing care in a professional and ethical manner within the scope of regulations dictated by the provincial governing laws of the profession.
• Document and maintain accurate veterinary medical records, following regulated procedures and standards.
• Operate and maintain state-of-the-art veterinary medical equipment, following health and safety regulations in accordance with veterinary profession standards.
• Execute and evaluate quality diagnostic images utilizing knowledge of theory, principles and concepts.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain and support a collaborative work environment and assist other staff members as required.
• Other tasks as required by our technical support team.

Our clinic values our RVTs, and we prove it by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through:

• Generous signing bonus for full-time RVTs
• A Wage Rate Commensurate with Skillset & Experience: $25.00/hr – $40.00/hr
• A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
• Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
• Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage
• P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) funds for advanced professional development plus three days of paid leave to attend CE
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days
• Clothing Allowance
• Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates

We are a Canadian-owned, fully equipped, emergency and specialty hospital with in-house laboratory equipment, digital radiography, and ultrasound capabilities. We have 2 full-time specialty services and are on the cusp of expanding even more. Our management team is led by RVTs and DVMS with ER/Specialty experience who are so proud of our team every single day.

Ready to join us? Curious? Reach out to our Hospital Administrator, Heather, and our Technical Manager, Mykhailo, at

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our hiring process.

Contact Information: We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or wish to submit your CV for consideration, please contact us at:

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