Registered Veterinary Technician, Surgery & Anesthesia
Department: Surgery
Location: Newmarket, ON
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Experienced
Job Status: Existing
Compensation: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills.
Schedule: The technicians in this department generally work four days per week.
404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital welcomes an experienced and skilled
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in Newmarket, Ontario. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a collaborative specialty team to provide high-quality small-animal patient care.
What you Will Do
- Advanced Surgical & Anesthesia Medicine: Work alongside experienced surgeons and veterinary specialists, supporting complex referral cases while applying advanced anesthesia, monitoring and perioperative technician skills.
- Team Mentorship & Growth Mindset: Share your knowledge with teammates, support the development of veterinary assistants and newer team members, and embrace opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to a collaborative hospital culture.
- Surgical & Clinical Support: Assist with surgical preparation, advanced diagnostics, sterile procedures and treatments.
- Perform pre-anesthetic patient evaluations and pre-operative diagnostics.
- Patient Care: Utilize your technical skills to place catheters, administer medications, support fluid therapy, and collect and process laboratory samples.
- Monitor patients under sedation or general anesthesia to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Assist during appointments and client communication.
- Prepare medications, take home care items, and discharge patients from the surgical service.
- Supervise and teach technician assistants and technician practicum students.
- Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs and inventory.
What you Bring
- You are a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) in good standing, or eligible for registration with our provincial association.
- Prior emergency/surgical experience or a VTS designation (Surgery or Anesthesia), or an interest in pursuing one, is a strong asset.
- In-depth knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, advanced anesthesia protocols, and emergency triage.
- Strong technical skills in IV catheter placement, patient assessment, and laboratory diagnostics.
- Strong proficiency in veterinary pharmacology, advanced anesthesia protocols (sedation, induction, inhalant/injectable monitoring, and analgesia), and emergency triage.
- Proven technical skills in IV catheter placement, patient assessment, diagnostic sampling, and safe, low-stress patient handling.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the critical thinking needed to adapt smoothly to changing priorities in a fast-paced hospital setting.
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 (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 hospital: Nestled in Newmarket, Ontario, 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is proud to offer 24/7 advanced emergency and specialty care to our York Region community. Our team thrives in a connected, collaborative environment, supported by in-house specialists and our broader network across the GTA, including Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital (TVEH) and Mississauga-Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (MOVESH). With ongoing collaboration and guidance from TVEH's Critical Care specialists and a fair, rotational schedule designed for sustainable work-life balance, you will be part of a team where your education, talent and passion for exceptional medicine are supported every day.
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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