Southwest Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our growing emergency and urgent care team. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and motivated RVT who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care and client support.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative team in a newly growing hospital focused on high-quality medicine, strong teamwork, and supportive patient care.
Position Overview
As an RVT in our emergency/urgent care hospital, you will play a key role in patient triage, nursing care, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, client communication, and supporting our veterinarians in delivering efficient and compassionate care.
We are currently seeking candidates who are flexible and reliable, with coverage required for overnight shifts from Friday through Monday morning.
Schedule
- Overnight coverage required: Friday through Monday morning
- Weekend availability is required
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Compensation & Perks
- Competitive hourly wage based on experience
- Overnight premium pay available
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Staff discounts
Responsibilities
- Triage incoming emergency and urgent care patients
- Obtain and record patient histories and vital parameters
- Assist with diagnostics including bloodwork, radiographs, cytology, and in-house lab testing
- Place and maintain IV catheters
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Monitor hospitalized patients and maintain accurate treatment records
- Assist with emergency stabilization and critical care cases
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical/procedural cases as needed
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment area
- Support overall patient flow and hospital operations
Qualifications
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in good standing
- Previous emergency or urgent care experience is an asset, but not required
- Strong technical and nursing skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and teamwork
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Reliable and accountable
- Comfortable in emergency environment
- Confident with technical skills or eager to continue growing
- A team player who values collaboration and communication
If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a supportive and growing emergency veterinary team, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- veterinary technician: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
