Veterinary Technician

About the Role

This is your chance to practice veterinary medicine with purpose. RAPS Animal Hospital + Urgent Care, operated by the Regional Animal Protection Society, is a non-profit facility where every shift contributes to something bigger than profit — you're helping animals and their people while supporting Canada's largest cat sanctuary and community programs that reach endangered and homeless animals across the region.

You'll work in a modern, 6,000 sq ft facility equipped with industry-leading diagnostic and surgical equipment. The team includes compassionate DVMs, RVTs, and support staff all committed to providing individualized attention to patients and fostering a respectful, balanced work environment where your growth matters. Whether you're assisting with complex surgeries, providing shelter medicine care, or supporting urgent cases, you'll develop expertise in a progressive hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional medical care to animals under DVM supervision, including taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications and vaccines, and bandaging wounds
• Support surgical procedures by preparing instruments and the surgical site, restraining animals, monitoring anesthesia, placing catheters, and maintaining sterile conditions
• Conduct animal examinations and interviews; review care plans and medical records; complete laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic studies
• Perform hydrotherapy, physical therapy, and inhalation therapy as directed
• Maintain animal comfort and safety by feeding, watering, and cleaning holding areas and equipment; observe for clinical signs of disease
• Support hospital operations by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing areas, managing sterile supply inventory, and verifying medication shelf life
• Deliver professional client communication in person, by phone, and through electronic channels, explaining patient status and representing RAPS with professionalism
• Maintain a safe, secure, and humane environment by following all standards and protocols

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential or equivalent veterinary technician qualification
• Full-time availability, starting as soon as possible

Benefits

No benefits were specified in this job posting. Contact RAPS Animal Hospital directly for details on compensation structure, health coverage, professional development support, or other employment benefits.

About the Practice

RAPS Animal Hospital + Urgent Care is a non-profit veterinary facility operated by the Regional Animal Protection Society. Recognized as the "Best Veterinary Hospital," "Best Community Organization," and "Best Charity Business Leadership," the practice is motivated by a genuine love of animals and a commitment to making a real difference in the community. The hospital provides comprehensive services including most surgical procedures and urgent care.

Beyond the main clinic, RAPS operates Canada's largest cat sanctuary, giving veterinarians and technicians hands-on shelter medicine experience while serving the general public. The revenue from public services is reinvested into RAPS programs that support homeless, abandoned, and endangered animals throughout the region. The facility is known for innovative approaches to accessibility, including interest-free payment plans and subsidized care options.