Veterinary Technologist, Highlands Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Compensation: $24.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills

Highlands Animal Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technologist or Veterinary Technician to join our established network of highly skilled professionals.

• At Highlands, we pride ourselves on our tight-knit, collaborative work environment. We are a supportive group of professionals who treat each other like family and love welcoming new faces to our team.

• We are incredibly fortunate to partner with wonderful, loyal clients who make coming to work rewarding every single day.

• Located in a beautiful, peaceful neighborhood in North Vancouver, our hospital is nestled in a quiet community that offers a scenic and serene environment to build your career.

• 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!

• Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.

• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.

• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents

• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.

• Passion to learn more within the role.

• A love for all companion animals!!

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.

• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.

• Annual CE Allowance.

• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.

• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.

• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.

• Various career development pathways.

• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app

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 neighborhoods 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.

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