RVT

Job summary

Assist veterinarians with examinations, procedures, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and patient nursing care, while maintaining accurate medical records. Communicate with and educate clients, support reception and discharge as needed, and help keep the clinical environment clean, safe, and organized.

Job details

Company Description Ospika Animal Hospital is a companion animal practice located in Northern British Columbia, serving pets and their families in the Prince George area and beyond. The hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Team members work closely together to deliver compassionate medical, surgical, and preventive services. The clinic values respectful communication, continuous learning, and strong relationships with clients and their animals. Role Description The Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) is a full-time, on-site role based at Ospika Animal Hospital in Prince George, BC. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting veterinarians with examinations, medical procedures, and anesthesia monitoring, as well as performing laboratory tests, radiography, and other diagnostic tasks. The RVT will provide patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and nursing support, and will help maintain accurate medical records. The role also involves client communication and education, supporting reception and discharge as needed, and contributing to a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment. Qualifications Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) designation or eligibility for registration in British Columbia. Demonstrated skills in patient care, including safe handling of companion animals, administering treatments, and monitoring recovery. Competence in clinical procedures such as laboratory sample collection and processing, radiography, and anesthesia monitoring. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and a multidisciplinary veterinary team. Ability to maintain accurate medical records, follow hospital protocols, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to compassionate, non-judgmental care for clients and patients from diverse backgrounds. Comfort with technology, including practice management software and basic computer skills. Previous experience in a small animal or companion animal practice is an asset but not required. Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and training.

What you’ll do

Assist veterinarians with examinations, procedures, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and patient nursing care, while maintaining accurate medical records. Communicate with and educate clients, support reception and discharge as needed, and help keep the clinical environment clean, safe, and organized.

Requirements

Applicants must hold or be eligible for Registered Veterinary Technologist registration in British Columbia and demonstrate competence in companion animal care, clinical procedures, communication, recordkeeping, and prioritizing work. Small-animal practice experience is an asset but not required; ongoing professional development and comfort with practice software and basic computer tasks are expected.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Companion Animal Care
• Safe Animal Handling
• Patient Care
• Medication Administration
• Treatment Administration
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Laboratory Testing
• Sample Collection and Processing
• Radiography
• Diagnostic Procedures
• Medical Recordkeeping
• Client Communication
• Client Education
• Veterinary Nursing
• Practice Management Software
• Task Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare