Location Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Category Veterinary Technician / Assistant Job Id R-243520 Job Type Full time
Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) is expanding our ER Team, with Registered Veterinary Technicians ready to enhance their skills while supported by a collaborative team in Scarborough, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technologist to work alongside a collaborative team to provide high-quality small-animal patient care.
As a vital part of our dynamic triage and emergency team, you will:
Be part of our frontline team, assessing incoming patients, prioritizing their urgent needs, and helping us bring calm to stressful situations.
Keep our patients safe under general anesthesia during critical, life-saving emergency surgeries.
Provide hands-on, compassionate care for a diverse range of cases, from comforting blocked cats and treating gastroenteritis to managing fractures and complex autoimmune conditions.
Assist our specialists in stabilizing our critical patients, assist during advanced surgical procedures, and closely monitor their post-operative recovery.
Partner closely with our DVMs through every step of the patient journey, from initial diagnostics and treatment plans to supportive admissions and smooth, reassuring discharges.
Collaborate with a supportive, close-knit team that is deeply dedicated to delivering the highest standard of emergency veterinary medicine in the GTA.
TVEH is a state-of-the-art veterinary emergency and referral hospital that delivers expert care and treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Schedule: Our triage RVT team rotates on a 4-on, 4-off schedule, with two 10-hour day shifts followed by two 10-hour evening shifts. This includes weekends and holidays.
What You Will Bring
Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset. (not for new grad jobs)
Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
Annual CE Allowance.
Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
Various career development pathways.
Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.
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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.
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