Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Veterinary Technician, Emergency (RVT Required) | $28–$35/hr + $2/hr Overnight Differential + $3,000 Sign-On Bonus | Full-Time Benefits | Three 12-Hour Shifts | Mississauga, ON

Looking for a Veterinary Technician role where you can grow your emergency and critical care skills while working alongside an experienced, supportive team?

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician (RVT/LVT/CVT) to join our Emergency Department in Mississauga, Ontario. Whether you're already working in emergency medicine or you're a strong GP technician ready to transition into ER, you'll have the opportunity to build advanced technical skills, work with a wide variety of emergency cases, and practice at the top of your license in a collaborative 24/7 emergency and referral hospital.

Compensation

• $28–$35/hour based on experience and skillset
• $2/hour overnight differential (8:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• $3,000 sign-on bonus

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Rotating days and overnights
• Every other weekend required

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health premiums + $500 Wellness Program
• OAVT dues covered
• RRSP with employer match
• CE + real support to grow your skills
• Vacation earned within your first year + 5 paid sick days
• Two paid bereavement days, including for the loss of a beloved pet
• Employee pet discounts, vision care & more
• Secure underground parking
• Access to VetBloom (RACE-approved CE)
• Veterinary Technician Education Scholarships
• License application & renewal reimbursement
• Fully stocked snack kitchen

Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Technician in our Emergency Department, you'll work closely with DVMs and fellow RVTs to provide exceptional patient care for urgent, emergent, and critical cases.

• Triage and emergency patient assessment
• Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
• Monitoring hospitalized patients and delivering nursing care
• Patient vitals and ongoing treatment monitoring
• Anesthesia support, surgical preparation, and recovery
• Diagnostic imaging, including radiographs
• ECG monitoring
• Laboratory sample collection and processing
• Client communication and education
• Assisting with emergency procedures and treatments

Advanced technical skills may include:

• Central line placement assistance
• Urinary catheter placement
• NG tubes and nasal cannulas
• Chest tubes
• Feeding tubes
• Blood transfusions
• Advanced CPR (RECOVER training provided)

This is the kind of Emergency Veterinary Technician role where you'll continue building your skills—not just repeating the same routine every shift. You'll be supported, challenged, and trusted to contribute at a high level.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required; CVT/LVT equivalents considered
• Emergency or critical care experience preferred, but strong GP Veterinary Technicians looking to transition into ER are encouraged to apply
• Strong anesthesia and patient care skills
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for emergency medicine and continued learning
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About the Hospital
Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital serving Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional emergency and referral care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where Veterinary Technicians can continue to grow and develop their skills.

Our hospital is equipped with:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• i-Stat diagnostics
• Multi-parameter patient monitoring
• EzyVet, SmartFlow, and Cubex

We take our medicine seriously—and we value teamwork, mentorship, and building a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused, with leadership that values open communication and professional development.

We're also proud to support local rescue organizations and host Canadian Animal Blood Banking clinics within our community.

Surrounding Areas
Our hospital is located in Mississauga, Ontario, with access to a large veterinary talent network across the Greater Toronto Area. Qualified Veterinary Technicians commonly commute from:

• Toronto
• Etobicoke
• Oakville
• Burlington
• Milton
• Brampton
• Georgetown
• Vaughan
• North York
• Hamilton

Considering Relocating?
If you're an RVT relocating within Ontario—or moving to the Greater Toronto Area for the right opportunity—we'd love to connect. West Toronto offers the opportunity to build advanced emergency nursing skills while joining a highly collaborative team in one of the largest veterinary referral markets in Canada.

If you're looking for a Veterinary Technician role where you'll be challenged, supported, and excited to grow in emergency medicine, we'd love to meet you.

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Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.