Registered Veterinary Technician, ER/ICU, 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital

Department: ER/ICU

Location: Newmarket, ON

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $27.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.

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404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is welcoming an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician on a permanent basis to join their team . Previous emergency experience is preferred but not mandatory. Our 24 hour emergency department is not only supported by our in hospital team of specialists but also by our family of specialty hospitals. We are proud to be able to collaborate with our local sister hospitals, Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency Hospital and Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital in order to provide the best care for our patients. Our emergency department also receives additional support and guidance from the Critical Care department at Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital.

The emergency team works on a rotational schedule including overnights and weekends. This allows for even distribution of the shifts and an overall improved hospital experience. Our specialists also participate in providing after hours support to our emergency team.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. We pride ourselves on our team-centered philosophy towards patient care and client service. Our interdepartmental collaboration is fundamental to who we are. You will be supported by our entire team of specialists, ER veterinarians and support staff.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental benefits, continuing education paid leave, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, sick time, wellness time and more. Moving allowance and a signing bonus may potentially be offered on a case by case basis.

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.