Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
- Langley (District), BC, Canada
$37 to $47 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $37 to $47 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 8 to 10 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Lead Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
$40–47/hr CAD based on experience + $4 shift differential (evening & overnight) - Sign-on bonus up to $5,000
Full-time opportunity in Langley, British Columbia at Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley
Schedule: 3 to 4 shifts of 8 to 10 hours per week; one weekend shift per month required; rotating schedule including some statutory holidays
As a Lead Registered Veterinary Technician at Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley (AECFV), you'll provide exceptional patient care while serving as a mentor and resource for your fellow Veterinary Technicians in one of the largest and busiest standalone emergency hospitals in Western Canada.
Why Join Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley (AECFV)
AECFV has been providing emergency and critical care to the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley since 1996. We are an AAHA-accredited animal hospital supporting more than 100 general practices, operating out of an 8,000 sq ft facility that runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and housing one of the largest blood banks in Canada. We are a family-founded clinic and hold fast to that sense of community - our team of veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants genuinely look out for one another.
In your day-to-day, you will:
- Mentor, coach, and support Veterinary Technicians to encourage professional growth, confidence, and clinical excellence
- Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital environment
- Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows, efficiency, and patient outcomes
- Support team members during complex, critical, and high-stress cases
- Help foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture
- Assist with onboarding, training, and development initiatives for Veterinary Technicians
- Contribute to scheduling support and team performance initiatives
- Serve as a clinical role model by demonstrating advanced technical skills and patient advocacy
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients to ensure seamless patient care
What You Bring
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine experience preferred
- Positive attitude with a demonstrated ability to motivate and support team members
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for patient care, professional development, and continuous learning
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Perks & Benefits
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- RRSP matching program
- Annual health and wellness allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education allowance plus paid conference days
- Paid licensing and membership dues
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Uniform allowance
- Generous staff discounts on services, products, and pet facilities
- Company events and a fun team atmosphere
Location Highlight
Langley is located in British Columbia's Fraser Valley, part of Metro Vancouver's Lower Mainland. The area combines suburban and rural communities with easy access to Vancouver, the U.S. border, and the outdoor recreation of the surrounding valley and mountains. Residents enjoy a mix of local farms, parks, and trails alongside urban amenities within a short drive.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Lead Registered Veterinary Technician will provide high-quality emergency patient care while mentoring and supporting the veterinary technician team. They will also partner with hospital leadership to improve clinical workflows, training initiatives, and overall team performance.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with strong clinical skills in emergency or specialty medicine. Previous leadership or mentorship experience is preferred, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
- Veterinary nursing
- Emergency medicine
- Critical care
- Mentorship
- Team leadership
- Clinical excellence
- Patient advocacy
- Workflow optimization
- Staff training
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Technical skills
- Onboarding
- Performance management
Benefits
- Extended health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- RRSP matching program
- Annual health and wellness allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid conference days
- Paid licensing and membership dues
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Uniform allowance
- Staff discounts
- Sign-on bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- RVT
- Emergency Veterinary Medicine
- Critical Care
- AAHA-accredited
- Mentorship
- Leadership
- Patient Care
- Clinical Excellence
- Workflow Management
- Onboarding
- Team Performance
- Veterinary Hospital
- Specialty Medicine
- Blood Bank
- Staff Development
- Patient Advocacy