Registered Veterinary Technician
VetCare Canada
Registered Veterinary Technician
VetCare Canada
Canada-wide veterinary network offering mentorship
North Waterloo Veterinary Hospital is looking for a passionate Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our tight-knit, collaborative team.
Whether you are an experienced tech looking for a clinic that genuinely respects your work-life balance, or a new graduate seeking patient, supportive mentorship, we offer an environment where your medical skills are fully utilized every day.
Predictable, Balanced Hours: Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling. No on-call, no overnight emergency shifts.
Full Skill Utilization: You will spend your time practicing medicine—anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, tech appointments, and diagnostics—backed by dedicated support staff and receptionists.
Competitive Pay: $25.00 – $30.00/hour (based on experience) plus performance bonus potential.
Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, and life insurance, plus paid sick days and dedicated pet bereavement leave.
We Cover Your Dues: 100% covered OAVT dues, generous annual CE allowance, and access to internal learning platforms (ACT) and monthly CE rounds.
Everyday Perks: Annual uniform allowance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and generous staff discounts on personal pet care and products.
Easy Commute: Convenient reverse commute from Kitchener, Waterloo, or Guelph with free on-site parking.
Managing anesthesia induction, surgical prep, patient monitoring, and post-op recovery.
Performing dental prophylaxis, digital dental/whole-body X-rays, and in-house laboratory testing.
Running RVT appointments, vaccine administration, and client education.
Partnering closely with our veterinarians and support staff to deliver low-stress, high-standard patient care.
Graduate of an accredited Canadian Veterinary / Animal Health Technology diploma program.
Current RVT in good standing with the OAVT (or eligible to write the VTNE—new grads are warmly welcomed and supported!).
Strong team communication, empathy for clients, and passion for animal welfare.
Canada-wide veterinary network offering mentorship
VetCare Canada is a network of veterinary practices across Canada that combines the personal care of private clinics with the support and resources of a larger group. Medical teams share knowledge, grow their clinical skills, and deliver personalized care, while a strategic team provides hands-on mentorship, helps with recruitment, and supports practice managers behind the scenes. This community approach aims to make high-quality veterinary care more accessible by pooling expertise and resources, while keeping each practice’s unique culture. Key advantages include strong leadership, tailored mentorship (including tuition and specialized training for RVTs), and a work environment with high team engagement and value placed on staff. The overall goal is to advocate for animals and the people who care for them by enabling world-class medicine through collaboration and supportive leadership.
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