Registered Veterinary Technician
- Burlington, ON, Canada
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Milton, ON, Canada
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Oakville, ON, Canada
From $30 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- From $30 CAD / hour
- Experience
- Registered Veterinary Technician with 2+ years of experience.
- Working hours
- 20–40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Comfort Care Centre | Burlington, Ontario
Looking for something a little different in your RVT career?
We are looking for a compassionate, confident RVT to join our new Comfort Care Centre at our Burlington location, dedicated to senior, palliative, hospice and end-of-life veterinary care.
This is a unique opportunity to help build something meaningful, supporting pets and their families both in our centre and through our mobile service.
What makes this role special?
You will have the opportunity to work to the full extent of your RVT scope, including:
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Leading quality-of-life discussions, hospice follow-ups and euthanasia appointments under appropriate DVM oversight.
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Providing compassionate support and guidance to families.
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Delivering personalized care in our centre and clients' homes.
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Developing specialized skills in hospice and palliative care.
No hospice experience? No problem! We provide 3–6 months of structured training and shadowing to help you feel confident and supported.
What we are looking for
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Registered Veterinary Technician with 2+ years of experience.
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Warm, compassionate and confident communicator.
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Comfortable supporting families through emotional situations.
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Able to work independently and collaboratively.
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Valid driver's licence and comfortable with home visits.
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Able to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs. independently.
What we offer
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Starting at $30/hour plus production bonuses, with earning potential of approximately $35–$40+/hour following training.
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Flexible scheduling of 20–40 hours per week.
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Comprehensive training and professional development.
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A supportive team and the chance to help shape a new model of veterinary care.
Interested?
If you are passionate about helping senior pets and supporting families through their pets' final stages of life, we would love to hear from you.
Come be part of something special and help us make a meaningful difference, one family at a time.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Veterinary Technician at MHMI will lead quality-of-life discussions, hospice follow-ups and euthanasia appointments under veterinarian oversight. They will support families emotionally and deliver personal care both at the centre and in clients' homes.
Requirements
Candidates need to be Registered Veterinary Technicians with at least 2 years of experience, a valid driver's licence, and comfort with home visits and emotional family situations. No hospice experience is required, as training is provided.
Skills
- Quality-of-life assessment
- Euthanasia procedures
- Hospice and palliative care
- Client communication
- Emotional support for families
- Home visit care
- Veterinary nursing
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Physical handling of animals
- Clinical record keeping
Benefits
- Production bonuses
- Structured training and professional development
- Flexible scheduling
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- RVT
- veterinary technician
- hospice care
- palliative care
- end-of-life care
- euthanasia
- quality of life
- senior pet care
- mobile veterinary
- home visits
- veterinary nursing
- pet end-of-life
- Burlington
- Ontario
Perks
- Flexible hours
- Performance bonus
- Paid training
Licenses
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- Valid driver's licence
Languages
- English
Seniority
Mid level