Veterinary technician jobs in Canada

Find veterinary technician jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 565
Employers: 82

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $28.07Across 33 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%558 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include VetStrategy / Daubigny (145), NVA Canada (97), 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

Veterinary technician jobs in Canada

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Added 14 days ago
NC
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
NVA Canada
Owen Sound, ON
- Part-time
Are you a fun-loving and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about veterinary medicine? Do you want to work at the Veterinary Clinic voted “Best of the Best” by our community…
Added 16 days ago
PV
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
P3 Veterinary Partners
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
Amazing RVT opportunity - Breadner Veterinary Services is hiring! We have a tremendously positive workplace culture. Don’t miss this chance to love working with your team AND fully utilize…
Added 16 days ago
VE
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Locum) - Whitby, ON
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
Whitby, ON
- $28 to $38 CAD / hour
Position: Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician
Added 16 days ago
RV
Veterinary Technician - ICU
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
Burlington, ON
- Internship
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Hybrid ER/ICU Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team. BEVS is…
Added 16 days ago
RV
Veterinary Technician - ICU (Overnight)
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
Burlington, ON
- Internship
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Hybrid ER/ICU Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) team on our busy…
Added 16 days ago
RV
Veterinary Technician - Dentistry
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners
Burlington, ON
- Internship
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Technician to our skilled dentistry team! The target schedule for this role is…
Added 16 days ago
Locum Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Port Alberni, BC
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
Added 17 days ago
NC
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
NVA Canada
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Internship
We're Hiring! Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Added 17 days ago
TU
Aux. Animal Care Technician
The University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC
- $27.69 to $31.75 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Added 17 days ago
UO
Aux. Animal Care Technician
University of British Columbia
Kelowna, BC · UBCO | Arts and Sciences Centre (ASC)
- $27.69 to $31.75 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Added 17 days ago
NC
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
NVA Canada
Owen Sound, ON
- Part-time
We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in a full-time or part-time role.
Added 17 days ago
CR
Animal Care Technician
Charles River Laboratories
Saint-Constant, QC · St Constant, QC
- Full-time
Added 17 days ago
PV
Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)
P3 Veterinary Partners
Victoria, BC
- Part-time
Added 18 days ago
SP
Part-Time Professor Talent Pool - Veterinary Technician (VTE) & Veterinary Assistant (VTA) Program - Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Seneca Polytechnic
King City, ON
- Part-time
JOIN OUR PART-TIME PROFESSOR TALENT POOL (VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (VTE) & VETERINARY ASSISTANT (VTA) PROGRAM
Added 18 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technician / Technologist- Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Centre
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Winnipeg, MB
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Centre
Added 18 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technician / Technologist- Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Centre
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Winnipeg, MB
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Centre
Added 18 days ago
SC
Part-Time Professor Talent Pool - Veterinary Technician (VTE) & Veterinary Assistant (VTA) Program
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS&TECHNOLOGY
King, ON
- Part-time
JOIN OUR PART-TIME PROFESSOR TALENT POOL (VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (VTE) & VETERINARY ASSISTANT (VTA) PROGRAM
Added 19 days ago
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Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health
Mississauga, ON
- $28 to $40 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $28–$40/hour | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Added 19 days ago
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Registered Veterinary Technician / Technologist - Little Creek Veterinary Clinic
VetStrategy
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
Added 19 days ago
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN 1
City of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Added 19 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist - Tuxedo Animal Hospital
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Winnipeg, MB
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
Added 19 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technician / Technologist - - Animal Medical Centre North
VetStrategy / Daubigny
AB · Grand Prairie, AB
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
Added 19 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist - Fish Creek Pet Hospital
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Calgary, AB
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
Added 19 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technician / Technologist - Little Creek Veterinary Clinic
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Calgary, AB
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
Added 19 days ago
Registered Veterinary Technician / Technologist - Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency
VetStrategy / Daubigny
Vancouver, BC
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.

NVA Canada

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

Kelowna, BC, Canada

$27 to $34 CAD / hour · Part-time

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Job details

Pay: $27 to $34 CAD / hour
Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 13, 2026

Original job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Fairfield Animal Hospital

$27–34 CAD/hr based on experience, with premiums for evening, weekend and overnight shifts

Full-time and part-time opportunities in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Schedule: 4 on, 4 off rotation, including evenings, weekends, and rotating overnights (typically one month per year). Full-time and part-time positions considered based on staffing needs.

What does a typical day look like at Fairfield?

There is no “typical” day.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love collaboration and autonomy, and want to be part of a team that works best together - and if you like the idea that no two days will ever look the same - we’ve got the team for you.

Welcome to Fairfield Animal Hospital, a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year animal emergency hospital located in Kelowna, BC - right in the heart of the Okanagan, a year-round outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.

Everything we do here is emergency medicine. There are no routine GP appointments. Every shift is built around triage, diagnostics, patient care, decision-making, critical thinking, and a whole lot of teamwork.

Our RVTs work side-by-side with our emergency DVMs to provide patient care year-round. You aren’t simply completing tasks or handing patients off - you are an integral part of the case from start to finish.

So, what sets Fairfield apart?

With limited specialty services available within the Okanagan Valley, our ER DVMs and RVTs have the opportunity to work at the top of their training and scope and truly follow cases through their entire hospital journey.

Fairfield sees 300+ cases every week, ranging from urgent presentations to true emergencies, including toxicities, HBCs, major trauma, animal attacks, rattlesnake bites, respiratory emergencies, GDV, and everything in between.

Our RVTs are involved throughout the entire process - from triage and initial assessment to patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, treatment, recovery, discharge, and everything in between.

You’ll see cases you may never encounter in a GP setting. You’ll make decisions, build your skills, support your DVMs and teammates, and have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference for patients and their families.

And tomorrow? It could be completely different.

That’s the point.

At Fairfield, we don’t promise you a typical day.

We promise you a team, a challenge, and the opportunity to keep learning.

Why Join Fairfield Animal Hospital

At Fairfield Animal Hospital, part of NVA Canada, you'll join a long-standing, community-rooted clinic celebrating 50 years of serving Kelowna's companion animals. As the only 24-hour emergency animal hospital in the Central Okanagan, Fairfield operates 24/7/365 on an emergency triage basis, giving you exposure to a steady, varied caseload. Voted the #1 Veterinary Hospital in the Central Okanagan and a repeat Gold winner for Best Emergency Vet, our team holds fast to a culture of respect, kindness, and community, with real investment in your growth and work-life balance.

In Your Day-to-day, You Will

Care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Partner with the veterinarian before, during, and after surgery
Prepare and administer medications
Provide nursing care and monitoring for emergency and critical care patients
Perform ongoing triage assessment and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Produce diagnostic radiographs and CT scans, collect samples, and perform laboratory tests
Provide wound and bandage care
Manage blood transfusions
Counsel clients on animal health care
Help mentor visiting practicum students and peers
Work closely with veterinarians, technologists, and support teams
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

Registration as a Veterinary Technologist
A passion for emergency and critical care medicine for small animals
The ability to recognize and manage multiple priorities, including ongoing triage assessment
Commitment to maintaining professional registration and continuing education
Strong team skills with excellent oral and written communication
Accuracy, organization, flexibility, and initiative
The physical ability to meet the demands of the role: standing for extended periods, bending, crouching, and lifting
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), long-term disability, and life insurance

Competitive compensation, with premiums for evening, weekend and overnight shifts
RRSP matching program
Comprehensive extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Health & wellness benefit (annual allowance)
Employee assistance program (professional counseling)
Paid vacation time, sick days, and bereavement leave
Uniform allowance
Generous staff discounts on services and products
Paid licensing and membership dues
Continuing education plus paid conference days
Recover BLS and ALS certification (we have an in-house instructor!)
An opportunity to take your career to the next level and pursue a VTS or advanced CE

Location Highlight

Kelowna sits in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, known for its lakes, wineries, and year-round outdoor recreation. Fairfield's team enjoys the mix of a tight-knit community feel with easy access to hiking, water sports, winter activities and a growing local food and arts scene.

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Responsibilities

Provide emergency and critical care nursing, triage, monitoring, diagnostics, medication administration, and support for surgical procedures and recovery. Coordinate closely with veterinarians and the hospital team, counsel clients, and contribute to mentoring and a collaborative workplace.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered veterinary technologists with an interest in small-animal emergency and critical care. They should be able to manage competing priorities, maintain professional registration and continuing education, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and meet the physical demands of the role.

Skills

Emergency And Critical Care
Triage
Patient Monitoring
Medication Administration
Surgical Assistance
Anesthesia Monitoring
Diagnostic Radiography
CT Scanning
Sample Collection
Laboratory Testing
Wound And Bandage Care
Blood Transfusion Management
Client Counseling
Prioritization
Communication
Teamwork

Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Time Off
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Evening, Weekend, And Overnight Shift Premiums
RRSP Matching
Health And Wellness Allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance
Staff Discounts
Paid Licensing And Membership Dues
Continuing Education
Paid Conference Days
BLS And ALS Certification

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Keywords

Registered Veterinary Technologist
Veterinary Emergency Medicine
Critical Care
Small Animal Care
Triage
Patient Assessment
Patient Monitoring
Medication Administration
Surgical Assistance
Anesthesia Monitoring
Diagnostic Radiography
CT Scanning
Laboratory Testing
Sample Collection
Wound Care
Bandage Care
Blood Transfusions
Client Counseling
Veterinary Nursing
Emergency Diagnostics
Professional Registration
Continuing Education
BLS Certification
ALS Certification
Mentoring

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