Registered Veterinary Technician - Pickering Animal Hospital

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Pickering Animal Hospital

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Looking for a workplace that feels like home? Pickering Animal Hospital offers more than just a job; we offer a supportive community. Located in a convenient, amenity-rich area of Pickering, we balance high-standard care with a fun, collaborative atmosphere. With a team that has stayed together for over a decade and a client base that spans 30 years, you’ll find a level of trust and teamwork here that is hard to match. Come make a meaningful impact with us!

We are located in an up-and-coming area of Pickering, our plaza offers many interesting vendors, including banks, restaurants, a dollar store, Planet Fitness, and a Montessori Daycare. Pickering Animal Hospital provides a supportive and collaborative work environment, many of our team members have been with us for well over 10 years and some of our clients have been with us for as long as 30 years. We all have a strong desire to make work both fun and meaningful.

Is This Role Right For You?

Our ideal Registered Veterinary Technician(RVT) builds positive client relationships by displaying genuine care and compassion towards clients and their pets, being respectful in all interactions and providing exceptional customer service. The RVT also assists the Veterinarian with medical, surgical and dental procedures, by using a range of diagnostic equipment, preparing patients, instruments and equipment for surgery; and administering and monitoring medicines under the direction of a Veterinarian.  

Our ideal Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) must have passed the VTNE or be eligible to write the VTNE, be in good standing with the provincial regulatory association and successfully completed a 2 or 3-year accredited Canadian Veterinary or Animal Health Technology Diploma Program.

Why Join The Pickering Team? 

A Supportive, Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Professional Growth: Access continuing education funding and opportunities to develop your medical, and leadership skills.?

What We Offer

• Signing Bonus 
• Competitive hourly wage and participation in Bonus Program 
• Comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental & life insurance
• CE Opportunities With Access To Annual Conferences, Seminars & CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support for all team members. 
• Paid Professional Registration Dues 
• Staff Discount Program For Products And Services Purchased At The Hospital

Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.00/hr

The VetCare Community Benefits

• A community wide social platform, & Access to our veterinary learning platform (ACT)
• Flexible Schedule
• Monthly CE Call
• Recognition programs
• Annual Performance Review
• VetCare specific RVT social page
• Access to our veterinary learning platform (ACT)
• Fetch a Friend Referral Program
• Paid Sick Days
• Pet Bereavement Day 

About VetCare

VetCare ( vet-care.ca ) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.