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Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Emergency & Urgent Care
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About the role
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We bring this to life through three promises
Our People Promise – To be a great place to work. Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally. Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good. Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
Our commitment to you
Are you looking for a fast-paced, rewarding role where no two shifts are the same? At Downtown Animal Hospital, we are passionate about delivering exceptional emergency and urgent veterinary care while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and positive workplace culture. Our team is made up of experienced professionals and emerging talent who work together to provide outstanding patient care, client service, and mentorship. If you're eager to expand your skills in emergency medicine while being surrounded by a dedicated and compassionate team, we'd love to meet you. What's in it for You? Join a dynamic emergency and urgent care team where you will gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting and challenging cases. Work in a modern facility equipped with digital radiography, point-of-care ultrasound, and in-house veterinary analyzers. Be part of a collaborative team of 8 DVMs, 10 RVTs, and 5 Veterinary Assistants who genuinely support one another's growth and success. Enjoy a flexible schedule with day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts designed around a 36-hour work week. Competitive compensation ranging from $22–$32 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. As part of our network, you will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, generous CE allowance, VIN membership, licensing dues paid, paid vacation, generous personal pet policy, great health benefits and access to our extensive network of veterinary professionals!
A Community of Excellence Awaits You
Downtown Animal Hospital is proud to be a trusted provider of emergency and urgent veterinary care in the Kingston community. Our hospital combines advanced medical technology with compassionate care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients and their families. We are equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools, including digital radiographs, point-of-care ultrasound, and in-house analyzers that support efficient and effective patient care. Our caseload offers tremendous opportunities to develop and sharpen your emergency nursing skills, with common presentations including: Toxin exposures Acute gastrointestinal and urinary emergencies Seizures Acute lameness cases Quill injuries Chronic kidney disease and diabetic crises Emergency surgeries including pyometras, GDVs, and foreign body removals Beyond our medicine, we're proud of our team's culture. We actively cultivate a positive working environment built on teamwork, respect, excellent patient care, and exceptional client experiences. New graduates and experienced professionals alike are welcomed and supported. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, Kingston offers an outstanding quality of life with something for everyone. Enjoy vibrant farmers' markets, Movies in the Square, Fort Henry, historic tours, live music, outdoor skating, boating, rowing, kayaking, sailing, and an incredible selection of unique restaurants and local attractions.
What You Bring
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) designation or eligibility for registration in Ontario. Passion for emergency and urgent veterinary medicine. Strong patient care, nursing, and monitoring skills. Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and client service skills. Commitment to teamwork and collaboration. Desire to continue learning and growing professionally. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Connect With Us! Ready to advance your veterinary career in an exciting emergency setting?
Apply through the application link or email: ceilidh.hughes@vetstrategy.com
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
About VetStrategy
Being part of VetStrategy is about being part of something bigger – an ever-growing community, where we connect person-to-person and skill-to-need, united by a common purpose of healthy animals, happy owners. From our humble beginning in 2006 to the present day, we continue to make a difference in the lives of people who have dedicated themselves to this industry.
When VetStrategy co-founders Orin Litman and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cutler, decided to acquire McLean Animal Hospital in 2006, they focused on three promises – our Customer Promise of world-class veterinary care, delivered locally; our People Promise, to be a great place to work; and our Sustainability Promise to be a force for good for patients, people and our plant.
Keeping our three promises led VetStrategy to become the leading veterinary network in Canada, with veterinary practices, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty hospitals coast-to-coast. We have developed and refined a model for supporting our practices across the country.
What we do:
We care for those dedicated to caring for animals by creating a workplace where we focus on innovation, engagement, and teamwork.
We know the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into building each practice, and we don’t want to touch that – we truly embrace the uniqueness of each clinic. Our heritage first approach means we won’t change a clinic’s name, culture or heritage.
We understand the challenges our veterinary teams face and are committed to doing what’s right – for them, their clients, and their patients.
We care about the future of veterinary medicine. Everything we do comes back to ensuring that veterinarians have the time, support, and infrastructure to focus on responsible medicine and quality care.
We believe in empowering our support office and clinic staff and providing them opportunities to develop their skills and grow in their careers.