Registered Veterinary Technician - Lead

About the Role

Here's what makes this opportunity stand out: you'll spend 75% of your time doing what you love—clinical RVT work—while dedicating 25% to management and operational leadership. It's a rare chance to develop your leadership skills without abandoning hands-on patient care. You'll be working in urgent care and emergency medicine, a fast-paced environment where every day brings variety and the satisfaction of making a real difference when animals need it most.

This role is based in Belleville, Ontario, just minutes from the scenic Bay of Quinte—a region known for its waterfront beauty, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community. You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative team that values communication, respect, and clinical excellence. The practice offers flexibility around scheduling, so whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, they'll work with you to find the right fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical RVT care including medical, surgical, and dental procedures (75% of role)
• Prepare and monitor patients, instruments, and equipment for surgical procedures
• Operate diagnostic equipment and assist veterinarians with patient care
• Administer and monitor medications under veterinary direction
• Provide management and operational leadership to the veterinary team (25% of role)
• Shape team culture and drive operational excellence
• Build positive client relationships through genuine care, compassion, and exceptional customer service

Requirements

• Passed the VTNE or eligible to write the VTNE
• In good standing with provincial regulatory association (College of Veterinarians of Ontario)
• Completed a 2- or 3-year accredited Canadian Veterinary or Animal Health Technology Diploma Program
• Experience thriving in fast-paced urgent care/emergency environments
• Natural leadership ability and genuine interest in mentoring and developing team members
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage: $25.00–$30.00/hour
• Participation in bonus program
• Continuing education allowance with access to annual conferences, seminars, and CE opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program covering mental health, relationship, financial, and nutritional support
• Professional registration dues paid
• Staff discount program for products and services at the hospital
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid sick days
• Pet bereavement day
• Access to VetCare's veterinary learning platform (ACT)
• Monthly CE calls
• VetCare-specific RVT social community platform and recognition programs
• Fetch a Friend referral program
• Annual performance review

About the Practice

Quinte Regional Pet Hospital is an urgent care and emergency veterinary practice located in Belleville, Ontario. The practice is part of VetCare, a proudly Canadian network with roots in Vancouver and teams across the country. VetCare blends the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise and support of a collaborative veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support, and recruitment resources to keep care strong.

The practice is known for its supportive, collaborative environment where experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff work together with a shared commitment to clinical excellence and team development.