Veterinary Technician Burrard Animal Hospital + Emergency

Employer: Burrard Animal Hospital Emergency legal entity:B.C. Ltd. Position: Veterinary TechnicianTerms of Employment: Full-time / PermanentLocation: Vancouver British Columbia Employment Address: #105-1788 West Broadway Vancouver BC V6J 1Y1Hours of Work: 40 hours/week Language: EnglishExisting Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings. Benefits: Eligible for discretionary salary increases in accordance with company policy. Eligible for Medical Insurance Dental Insurance and RRSP Matching. Salary: $ 36.60 CAD / hour Contact: Please send resumes to and include Veterinary Technician in the email subject line. Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician in an emergency setting is a key clinical team member ensuring critically ill and injured patients receive timely skilled and compassionate care. Veterinary Technicians are relied upon for their advanced technical ability quick thinking and calm presence during high-pressure situations. Your role supports veterinarians in managing emergency cases stabilizing patients performing diagnostics and executing urgent treatments. This role also includes client education patient advocacy and maintaining hospital readiness. Reports directly to the RVT/VA Lead RVT Assistant Lead Medical Director Practice Manager and Assistant Practice : Emergency & Critical Patient Care: Performing triage assessments upon patient arrival and communicating urgency to the teamProviding advanced restraint and handling of critical patients Placing and maintaining IV catheters administering medications and calculating fluid/medication doses accurately including CRIs and dilutionsInitiating emergency stabilization protocols including oxygen therapy CPR assistance intubation and crash cart maintenance Monitoring patients on continuous vital sign monitoring equipmentAssisting in emergency surgeries and anesthetic monitoringPerforming advanced diagnostics: venipuncture urinalysis cryptology blood smears fecal analysis etc. Monitoring and assessing pain levels managing ICU patient care plans Maintaining accurate logs and medical records in real-timeOverseeing blood and plasma transfusionsOutpatient & Procedural Support: Assisting DVMs (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) during exams imaging and urgent outpatient proceduresProviding medication demonstrations and confirming discharge instructions to clientsPreparing samples for external labsRunning internal lab work and following up on results Ensuring patients are properly admitted and confirming with CCR (Customer Care Representatives) the patient is discharged with accurate client communicationClient Support: Communicating empathetically and clearly with clients in high-stress/emergency scenarios Providing guidance on aftercare medication administration and home monitoringSupporting euthanasia procedures with compassion and professionalismReinforcing veterinarian recommendations and treatment plans Hospital Readiness & Maintenance: Maintaining sterile surgical suite and aseptic treatment areas at all timesSupporting VAs (Veterinary Assistant) in cleaning and restocking ICU and triage areas between casesSupporting VAs in sterilizing and preparing surgical packs tools and diagnostic equipmentDisposing of biohazards properly and maintaining isolation protocols Administrative & General: Maintaining accurate and timely medical records and logsSupporting CCRs (Customer Care Representatives) with technical questions estimates and client communicationSupporting VAs in receiving/storing medical inventory and supplies Attending all mandatory trainings CE (Continuing Education) and emergency simulation drills Contributing to a culture of respect teamwork and patient advocacy Upholding confidentiality ethnical standards and hospital protocols Requirements: At least completion of a 2- or 3-year animal health or veterinary technology (college program is required 1-2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician is requiredAble to remain calm focused and efficient in high-stress life-threatening situationsExcellent triage and critical care skillsStrong understanding of emergency protocols pharmacology and diagnostic proceduresAble to rapidly assess patient condition and communicate effectively with the medical teamFamiliarity with ventilators crash carts oxygen therapy and other emergency equipment Compassionate communicator with distressed or grieving clients Prioritization and multitasking under pressure is essential Demonstrates adaptability attention to detail and excellent record keeping Resilient team-oriented and emotionally intelligent Be comfortable with running anesthesia and managing sedated patients Working Conditions:Frequent exposure to trauma blood bodily fluids infectious disease and euthanasia Must be able to lift 50 lbs bend stand for long periods and perform physical restraintWork includes evenings overnights weekends and holidays Environment is high-paced emotionally intense and physically demanding Note: This job description may evolve as hospital protocols and case demands shift. Veterinary Technicians must demonstrate initiative clinical skill and teamwork at all times often under conditions of uncertainty or urgency. AI Disclosure: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.