Role overview

Our commitment to you:
Are you looking for a fast-paced, rewarding role where no two shifts are the same? At Downtown Animal Hospital, we are passionate about delivering exceptional emergency and urgent veterinary care while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and positive workplace culture.
Our team is made up of experienced professionals and emerging talent who work together to provide outstanding patient care, client service, and mentorship. If you're eager to expand your skills in emergency medicine while being surrounded by a dedicated and compassionate team, we'd love to meet you.
What's in it for You?

Join a dynamic emergency and urgent care team where you will gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting and challenging cases.
Work in a modern facility equipped with digital radiography, point-of-care ultrasound, and in-house veterinary analyzers.
Be part of a collaborative team of 8 DVMs, 10 RVTs, and 5 Veterinary Assistants who genuinely support one another's growth and success.
Enjoy a flexible schedule with day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts designed around a 36-hour work week.
Competitive compensation ranging from $22–$32 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

As part of our network, you will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, generous CE allowance, VIN membership, licensing dues paid, paid vacation, generous personal pet policy, great health benefits and access to our extensive network of veterinary professionals!
A Community of Excellence Awaits You
Downtown Animal Hospital is proud to be a trusted provider of emergency and urgent veterinary care in the Kingston community. Our hospital combines advanced medical technology with compassionate care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families.
We are equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools, including digital radiographs, point-of-care ultrasound, and in-house analyzers that support efficient and effective patient care. Our caseload offers tremendous opportunities to develop and sharpen your emergency nursing skills, with common presentations including:

Toxin exposures
Acute gastrointestinal and urinary emergencies
Seizures
Acute lameness cases
Quill injuries
Chronic kidney disease and diabetic crises
Emergency surgeries including pyometras, GDVs, and foreign body removals

Beyond our medicine, we're proud of our team's culture. We actively cultivate a positive working environment built on teamwork, respect, excellent patient care, and exceptional client experiences. New graduates and experienced professionals alike are welcomed and supported.
Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Kingston offers an outstanding quality of life with something for everyone. Enjoy vibrant farmers' markets, Movies in the Square, Fort Henry, historic tours, live music, outdoor skating, boating, rowing, kayaking, sailing, and an incredible selection of unique restaurants and local attractions.
What You Bring

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario.
Passion for emergency and urgent veterinary medicine.
Strong patient care, nursing, and monitoring skills.
Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Desire to continue learning and growing professionally.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Connect With Us!
Ready to advance your veterinary career in an exciting emergency setting?
Apply through the application link or email: ceilidh.hughes@vetstrategy.com