Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Department: Emergency Qualification: Veterinary Technician Diploma Location: Oakville, Ontario Employment Type: Casual Job Status: Existing Compensation: $25.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills. Schedule: Flexible availability to the needs of our 24-hour emergency hospital. Mississauga-Oakville Emergency & Specialty Hospital is currently welcoming a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team in Oakville, Ontario! Our Veterinary Technicians have the opportunity to learn alongside our collaborative, mentoring emergency department team. What You Will Do Patient Assessment & Triage: Perform physical assessments, monitor vital signs, and support emergency triage. Anesthesia & Recovery: Monitor patients through induction, maintenance, and post-operative recovery. Technical Care & Diagnostics: Place catheters, collect samples, run in-house lab tests, and take diagnostic radiographs. Surgical & Procedure Support: Prepare surgical suites, assist during procedures, and support emergency interventions. Pharmacy & In-Hospital Treatments: Dispense medications and administer treatments under the guidance of the veterinary team. Schedule: Flexible availability as required for the needs of our 24-hour emergency hospital. What You Bring Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province. Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures. Confident 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. What We Can Offer You 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 hospital: At Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, you'll be part of a dedicated team that provides life-saving emergency and specialty care to pets from across the Greater Toronto Area. Open 24/7, our hospital brings together talented veterinarians, RVTs and support teams who share a passion for collaboration, continuous learning and exceptional patient care. Whether you're advancing your skills or looking for your next professional challenge, you'll find meaningful work, supportive colleagues and opportunities to grow. 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. #VeterinaryTechnician #EmergencyAnimalHospital #VCACanada #OAVT If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Veterinary Technician, RVT - Emergency (Casual), Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital.

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