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Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

Massvet, Everett, WA, United States


Located on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Nanaimo offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in emergency medicine while enjoying a pacific coastal lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, a strong community, and a balanced pace of life. We are centrally located on Vancouver Island, an easy day trip from BC’s Capital, Victoria, or the surf destination of Vancouver Island (Tofino), with daily ferries and flights to and from Vancouver for more adventurous trips or big city escapes.

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our Emergency team at our 24/7 veterinary hospital. We currently operate on a modified 4-day work week while we continue to build our team, with a goal to be back to 24/7 functionality as soon as possible. RVTs enjoy a condensed work schedule consisting of three 12 hour shifts per week, which are a combination of Day shifts, Swing shifts, and Night shifts (block scheduling and rotational flexibility available as needed).

This role is ideal for an RVT who enjoys emergency medicine or is emergency-curious, values teamwork, and is looking for a workplace that actively supports learning, mentorship, and professional development. Emergency experience is considered an asset but is not required — training and ongoing support are provided. Come and see what life in the ER on beautiful Vancouver Island is like!

Compensation & Benefits

Wage: $35–$42 per hour, commensurate with experience

$10,000 signing bonus paid after 3 months of employment

Shift premiums for overnight and weekend shifts

Overtime pay as per BC Employment Standards

Annual Merit increases

RRSP matching program

Comprehensive, customizable, benefits package for full-time employees and family, including an above average allowance for mental health services to fully support you

Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) allowance

2 You Deserve It Days (over and above vacation and sick days)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to 24/7 telemedicine services for you and your family

Structured onboarding, training, and mentorship

Paid vacation, sick days (5 days)

Staff pet care discounts

Job Responsibilities

Triage and monitoring of emergency and critical patients

Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery

IV catheter placement, blood collection, and in-house laboratory testing

Assisting with emergency diagnostics, treatments, and surgical procedures

Accurate and timely medical record keeping

Compassionate and professional client communication

Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe emergency department

Familiar with Cornerstone Whiteboard is an asset, but not required.

Qualifications

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) in good standing with the BCVTA

Strong technical and organizational skills

Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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