Veterinary technician jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 580
Employers: 84

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $28.01Across 34 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 1%4 listings
On-site: 99%573 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include VetStrategy / Daubigny (148), NVA Canada (98), VCA Animal Hospitals (92).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Animal Health Technologist
City of Delta
Delta, BC
…treatments; triage injuries and conditions; determine the need for veterinary…
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Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician - Whitby, ON
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
Whitby, ON
Position: Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician
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Registered Veterinary Technologist - Surgery
Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency
Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
The Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is empowered and responsible to act as a highly-trained RVT on the clinical floor to set an example of patient care, client care, and teamwork…
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Registered Veterinary Technician - ER/ ICU - Lakeshore AHP
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Mississauga, ON
- $26 to $35 CAD / hour
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
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Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)
NVA Canada
Hamilton, ON
- Internship
Registered Veterinary Technician Opportunity – East Hamilton, ON
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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
NVA Canada
Fredericton, NB
- Full-time
Registered Veterinary Technician – Valley Veterinary Hospital
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Registered Veterinary Technician - Cornell Animal Hospital
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Guelph, ON
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
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Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist - Onoway Veterinary Clinic
VetStrategy
Lac Ste. Anne, AB · Lac Sainte Anne County, AB
- Full-time
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
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Registered Veterinary Technician - Cornell Animal Hospital
VetStrategy
Guelph, ON · Greater Guelph Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
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Registered Veterinary Technician, Birchmount Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
At Birchmount Animal Hospital, we welcome a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to…
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Animal Health Technician (12-month contract)
Semex
Saint-Hyacinthe, QC
- Full-time
- Contract
We are currently looking for an Animal Health Technician who will work under the dir
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Locum Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
P3 Veterinary Partners
Prince Rupert, BC
- Full-time
…per month in a beautiful northwest BC location! Pacific Coast Veterinary Hospital in Prince Rupert is searching for a Locum that is interested in a recurring coastal adventure. Our fun,…
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Assistant Veterinary Technician I
Charles River Laboratories
Laval, QC
- Full-time
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Veterinary Technologist, Radiation Therapy, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
VCA Animal Hospitals
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncology RVT to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified…
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Registered Veterinary Technologist
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)
Vancouver, BC
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Veterinary Technician, RVT, East Hants Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals
Elmsdale, NS
- Full-time
At East Hants Animal Hospital (EHAH), we welcome a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary…
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Registered Veterinary Technician - ICU, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Full-time
Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) welcomes passionate Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) eager to develop advanced critical care skills and work alongside a highly skilled,…
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Registered Veterinary Technician - Kingston Regional Pet Hospital
VetCare Canada
Kingston, ON
- Part-time
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Registered Veterinary Technologist - Wildlife
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)
Victoria, BC
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Animal Care Technician, Bulls
PEAK Genetics
AB · Rocky View County, AB
- Full-time
PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in Balzac, CA! In this role, you will be a…
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Part-Time Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Part-time
Do you have veterinary technician experience and an interest in specialty medicine and dermatology? At Animal Dermatology Clinic - Ontario, we believe that great patient care starts with a…
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Remote Veterinary Technician
VetWise
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
VetWise (formerly Smart.Vet) is a provider of telehealth services in the veterinary industry, offering innovative solutions to pet care. Our mission is to deliver accessible, high-quality…
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Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
NVA Canada
Bedford, NS
- Full-time
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Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist - Toronto Animal Health Partners
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
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Assistant(e) Technicien(ne) Vétérinaire / Assistant Veterinary Technician
Royal Vet
Montreal, QC

Charles River Laboratories

Assistant Veterinary Technician I

Laval, QC, Canada

Salary: $18.00/hr; · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Salary: $18.00/hr;
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 19, 2026

Original job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

As an Assistant Veterinary Technician for our team located in Laval, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies.

In This Role, Primary Responsibilities Include

Ensure good welfare and humane care for all animals worked with through gentle, positive human animal interactions;
Maintain the veterinary laboratory;
Safely hold and restrain animals during veterinary examination and interventions and perform simple medical treatments under veterinary supervision;
Collect, document, review, and verify data on forms, or in electronic data capture systems;
Manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.

If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest:

High School diploma;
Able to work physically (lift up to 20 kg, walk, stand, stoop, etc.);
You are able to follow precises instructions and procedures;
Versatile and good change management.

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.

Role Specific Information

Location: 445 Boul. Armand-Frappier, Laval, QC, H7V 4B3;
Transportation: Free parking. Near the Montmorency Subway. Electric vehicle charging station;
Salary: $18.00/hr;
Annual bonus based on performance;
Schedule:
- Daytime between Monday to Friday 8am to 4:15pm;
- Weekend rotation when required;
- Depending on the needs, you may have to do overtime, and work on holidays;
Permanent position as of the hiring, full-time 37.5hrs per week.
Career progression: If you are interested in progressing and learning more, we can train you to become a Veterinary Technician! Of course, that comes with a pay rise.

Why Charles River ?

We offer competitive benefits and advantages from day one to support your well-being;
Employee and family assistance program;
Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in-house advancement and career development opportunities;
Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine);
3 weeks’ Vacation & 5 Personal day policy;
Many social activities!

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us. This is Your Moment.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position these may include: bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Veterinary Technician is responsible for the well-being and humane care of laboratory animals through gentle interaction and medical support. They also maintain the laboratory environment and ensure the integrity of pre-clinical study data.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and the physical ability to perform tasks such as lifting up to 20 kg. The role requires the ability to follow precise instructions and adapt to changing priorities in a laboratory setting.

Skills

Animal welfare
Laboratory maintenance
Animal restraint
Medical treatments
Data collection
Data documentation
Data verification
Task management
Change management
Physical labor
Instruction following

Benefits

Employee and family assistance program
Telemedicine
3 weeks vacation
5 personal days
Social activities
Performance bonus
Health and wellness coverage
Work life balance flexibility

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Keywords

Veterinary Technician
Laboratory Animals
Pre-clinical studies
Animal welfare
Drug development
Toxicology
Data capture
Good Laboratory Practice
GLP
Biotechnology
Research
Safety assessment
Animal handling
Medical treatments
Clinical laboratory

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