Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine, Mississauga Oakville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Job summary

Perform a variety of clinical procedures including venipuncture, radiology, and anesthesia for internal medicine patients. Collaborate with board-certified specialists and support staff to provide high standards of veterinary care.

Job details

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Location: Oakville, Ontario Department: Internal Medicine Schedule: 40 hours/week (4 x 10-hour shifts) Employment Type: Full-time Job Status: Existing Compensation: $29.00 to $38.00, depending on experience and skills. Mississauga-Oakville Emergency and Specialty Hospital is currently recruiting for a dedicated full-time Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team. Our Internal Medicine-focused RVTs have the opportunity to work with and learn from other RVTs and knowledgeable support staff as well as our board-certified Specialists. If you want to expand your knowledge and skills, joining the VCA-MOVEH team would be a great opportunity for career advancement. Previous experience in a Veterinary Hospital is an asset; our RVT’s are given the necessary tools and resources to help them succeed. Additional qualifications and attributes you must embrace to be successful in this role: Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT or eligible to register Ability to perform a variety of clinical procedures including (not limited to): Venipuncture, catheter placement, radiology, in house lab work, patient assessment, sedation and anesthesia, and patient recovery Strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a steady, often fast paced environment Willing to further enhance technical skills and expertise Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment Confident and supportive team player who can also work independently when required Flexibility, willingness and passion needed to provide the highest standards of care for our patients, clients and each other! What VCA Canada Offers Career longevity; providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more! Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology! RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time Employee assistance program Continuing education benefits; paid to learn! Referral Bonus Rewards! E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care Access to amazing mini-courses Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives Generous personal pet care discounts And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! About us: Working directly with our board-certified specialists and support teams providing care in surgery, behaviour, anesthesia, dentistry, critical care, internal medicine, neurology and ophthalmology and have access to on-site MRI, Fluoroscopy and CT diagnostics. With a dedicated staff of 160, including 30+ veterinarians, we offer excellence in veterinary medicine because we are passionate about what we do! Our Story VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

What you’ll do

Perform a variety of clinical procedures including venipuncture, radiology, and anesthesia for internal medicine patients. Collaborate with board-certified specialists and support staff to provide high standards of veterinary care.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or eligible for registration. Requires the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong technical skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Student Loan RRSP Program
• Medical Library Access
• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program
• Paid Membership And Dues
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Paid Wellness Days
• Sick Days
• Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Benefits
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Wellness E-tools
• Virtual Health Care
• Personal Pet Care Discounts
• Shopping Discounts

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Venipuncture
• Catheter Placement
• Radiology
• In-house Lab Work
• Patient Assessment
• Sedation
• Anesthesia
• Patient Recovery
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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