Role overview

Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $28–$35/hour | $3,000 Sign-On Bonus
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per weekCompensation: $28–$35/hour + $2/hour Overnight Differential + $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician, Emergency - RVT to join our growing emergency team in Mississauga, Ontario. This is an opportunity for a Veterinary Technician to build advanced ER and Critical Care skills while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative team in a 24/7 emergency and referral hospital.

Whether you’re an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician who thrives in emergency medicine or you’re coming from general practice and ready for more complexity, you’ll have the opportunity to manage a wide variety of emergency cases, expand your technical skills, and practice at the top of your license

Compensation

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

Full-Time 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 renewal reimbursement
Fully stocked snack kitchen!

Schedule

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

Responsibilities
This is a hands-on Emergency Veterinary Technician role where your skills will be used every day in meaningful ways. You’ll work closely with DVMs and fellow RVTs to provide exceptional patient care for urgent 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 prep, 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 ER where you’ll continue building your skills—not just repeat 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 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 setting
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, ON & Etobicoke, ON
Oakville, ON & Burlington, ON
Milton, ON & Brampton, ON
Georgetown, ON & Vaughan, ON
North York, ON & Hamilton, ON

Considering Relocating?
Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.