Veterinary Technician, RVT
Location: Peterborough, ON
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Job Status: Existing
Compensation: $19.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience
Jackson Creek Animal Hospital is welcoming a Veterinary Technician (or RVT) to join our team of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!
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Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions.
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Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.
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The primary role of the RVT is to provide quality patient care by assisting the Veterinarian and staff of the clinic/hospital.
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Have completed a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program.
- New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy - welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!
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Surgical preparation, assisting, and patient recovery.
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Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
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Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents
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Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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Working under the supervision of the Veterinarian for medical decisions
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Responsible for ensuring patients and their families are provided with optimum care in an efficient manner.
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The doctor’s primary medical support person, aids Veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of some aspects of their technical work and administrative detail.
What We Can Offer You
RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
Paid membership and dues
Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
Referral Bonus Rewards
Employee assistance program
Wellness e-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine); offers quick access to quality care
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Annual uniform allowance
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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 will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
