Veterinary Technician, Western Canada Veterinary Eye Specialists
- New Westminster, BC, Canada
Compensation: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills · Full-time
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- Compensation: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 24 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Department: Ophthalmology
Location: New Westminster, BC
Compensation: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills
$2000 Signing Bonus!
Western Canada Veterinary Eye Specialists in New Westminster, BC, is looking for a full-time RVT. We want to find an enthusiastic, fun and energetic technician who is willing to expand their anesthetic skills. The position includes a wide range of responsibilities and the opportunity to learn much about ophthalmology. We hope to find a person who likes to work in a small team, who thrives on taking on responsibilities and who has developed great communication skills. We are hoping to fill the position immediately.
- Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
- Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
- Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
- Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
- Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
- Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
- Annual CE Allowance.
- Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
- Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
- Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
- Various career development pathways.
- Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app
Our Story
VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.
In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.
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Responsibilities
Provide veterinary technician support in an ophthalmology department, including patient care, clinical procedures, and anesthesia-related work. Safely handle and assess animals while contributing to a small team and adapting to changing priorities.
Requirements
Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program and eligibility for registration in the applicable province are required. Veterinary clinical experience is an asset; candidates should have knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures, along with strong technical, communication, and organizational skills.
Skills
- Patient Care
- Anesthesia
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Procedures
- Venipuncture
- IV Catheter Placement
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Assessment
- Animal Handling and Restraint
- Communication
- Organization
- Interpersonal Skills
- Continuing Education
- Adaptability
Benefits
- Employer RRSP Matching
- Paid Continuing Education Time
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Personal Wellness Days
- Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Virtual Health Care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Digital Wellness Tools
- Career Development Pathways
- Personal Pet Care Discounts
- Shopping Discounts
- Wellness App Access
- Signing Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Technician
- Animal Health Technician
- Ophthalmology
- Veterinary Services
- Patient Care
- Anesthesia
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Procedures
- Venipuncture
- IV Catheter Placement
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Laboratory Procedures
- Patient Assessment
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Continuing Education
- VTNE
- RVT Registration