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RVT

  • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Part-time

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Company Description Kingsway Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice in Vancouver dedicated to providing comprehensive consultations and treatments for companion animals. The clinic offers personalized care for dogs and cata, focusing on both preventive medicine and medical/surgical treatment. Team members work closely with clients to support the long-term health and wellbeing of their animals. The clinic values collaborative, compassionate care and a supportive work environment for veterinary professionals. Located in Vancouver, BC, Kingsway Veterinary Clinic serves a diverse community of pet guardians.

Role Description This is a part-time, on-site Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) role based at Kingsway Veterinary Clinic in Vancouver, BC. The RVT will assist veterinarians during examinations and procedures, perform routine diagnostics such as blood draws, lab testing, and radiographs, and support anesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation. Daily tasks include administering medications and treatments, providing patient nursing care, maintaining accurate medical records, and educating clients on preventive care and post-treatment instructions. The RVT will also help with inventory management, ensure cleanliness and safety in treatment and surgery areas, and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinic culture.

Qualifications

  • Current RVT designation (or eligibility) in British Columbia and graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program.
  • Competence in patient care and clinical skills, including handling and restraint of small animals, administering medications, and monitoring anesthesia.
  • Experience with diagnostic procedures such as laboratory sample collection, in-house lab equipment, and radiography.
  • Strong communication and client service skills, with the ability to explain treatment plans and home care instructions clearly and respectfully.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based clinical environment, demonstrate sound judgment, and manage time in a busy practice.
  • Comfort with basic computer use and veterinary practice management software for charting, scheduling, and record-keeping.
  • Commitment to animal welfare, adherence to clinic protocols, and willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
  • Previous small animal clinic experience is an asset, including experience in surgery, dental procedures, and emergency triage.
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Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with examinations and procedures, perform diagnostic testing and radiography, support anesthesia and surgery, and provide medication administration and patient nursing care. Maintain medical records, educate clients, manage inventory, uphold cleanliness and safety, and contribute to a collaborative clinic environment.

Requirements

Requires an accredited veterinary technology program graduate with a current Registered Veterinary Technologist designation in British Columbia or eligibility for it. Candidates should have small-animal clinical skills, diagnostic and anesthesia experience, strong communication and teamwork abilities, sound judgment, basic computer skills, and a commitment to animal welfare and ongoing professional development.

Skills

  • Small Animal Handling and Restraint
  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Radiography
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Patient Nursing
  • Medical Record-Keeping
  • Client Education
  • Inventory Management
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Animal Welfare

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Categories

  • Healthcare

Keywords

  • Registered Veterinary Technologist
  • RVT
  • Veterinary Technology
  • Small Animal Practice
  • Companion Animals
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Patient Care
  • Animal Handling
  • Animal Restraint
  • Medication Administration
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Blood Collection
  • Laboratory Testing
  • In-House Laboratory Equipment
  • Radiography
  • Patient Nursing
  • Medical Records
  • Client Education
  • Inventory Management
  • Charting
  • Scheduling
  • Surgery
  • Dental Procedures
  • Emergency Triage
  • Animal Welfare
  • Client Service
  • Accredited Veterinary Technology Program

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