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.
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - Downtown Animal Hospital
Full-Time Overnight | 3 Days On, 4 Days Off | $28–$35/hour | $2,500–$5,000 Signing Bonus
Are you an RVT who enjoys emergency and urgent care, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a supportive, collaborative team? Downtown Animal Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our team for a full-time overnight position!
With a strong team culture, modern facilities, and a varied urgent care caseload, this is an exciting opportunity to use your skills, continue learning, and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families.
About Us
At Downtown Animal Hospital, our team culture is exceptional. We pride ourselves on creating a positive work environment built on teamwork, excellent patient care, and outstanding client service.
Our team includes 8 veterinarians, 10 RVTs, and 5 veterinary assistants across full-time, part-time, casual, and hybrid schedules. We also welcome volunteers who contribute to our hospital community.
We provide urgent and emergency veterinary care supported by modern equipment and in-house diagnostics, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and veterinary analyzers. We also have access to point-of-care ultrasound and, on occasion, veterinarians who can provide care for pocket pets.
Our caseload offers plenty of variety, including toxin exposures, acute gastrointestinal and urinary cases, acute lameness, seizures, porcupine quills, chronic kidney disease, diabetic crises, and emergency surgeries such as pyometras, GDVs, and foreign body removals.
We focus on urgent and emergency care rather than specialty services, giving our team the opportunity to support patients through a wide range of challenging and rewarding cases.
About the Role
This is a full-time overnight position with a 3-days-on, 4-days-off schedule, offering a great balance between meaningful clinical work and time away from the hospital.
As an RVT at Downtown Animal Hospital, you’ll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians, providing high-quality nursing care, and helping patients receive the attention they need during urgent and emergency situations.
What You’ll Do
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Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and emergency procedures.
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Monitor hospitalized patients, assess their condition, and communicate changes to the veterinary team.
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Operate and assist with diagnostic equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory analyzers.
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Collaborate with veterinarians, fellow RVTs, veterinary assistants, and the wider team to deliver excellent patient care.
What We’re Looking For
Compensation & Perks
Why Kingston?
Kingston offers a wonderful mix of history, culture, outdoor adventure, and city life. From local markets, live concerts, and movies in the square to Fort Henry and historic prison tours, there’s always something to explore.
Enjoy outdoor skating in the winter, or take advantage of the waterfront with rowing, boating, kayaking, and sailing in the warmer months. Kingston is also home to a fantastic selection of unique restaurants, cafés, and local shops.
Whether you love the outdoors, enjoy discovering new restaurants, or want to live somewhere with a vibrant community and plenty to do, Kingston has something for everyone.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re an RVT looking for a rewarding overnight role where you can grow your emergency nursing skills, work alongside a supportive team, and make a difference for patients when they need it most, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply through the link below or email your resume to careers@vetstrategy.com.
Apply today and discover what makes Downtown Animal Hospital a great place to work.
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.
