Are you passionate about pets and providing exemplary patient care? Then we want you to join our amazing team!
Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital, a member of VCA Canada, is currently recruiting for a full-time Treatment Team Lead to join our team. Vancouver Animal Wellness is where conventional and alternative approaches to veterinary medicine meet. Bringing interesting challenges to general veterinary practice.
Vancouver Animal Wellness is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of preventative and wellness care. The successful candidate will support and direct the treatment team in a professional and kind manner while recognizing the responsibilities involved in responding to client and co-worker questions.
The Treatment Team Lead will also work closely with the hospital's leadership team to promote a positive hospital image and continuously work towards the betterment of the hospital. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work efficiently on your own and with the team. Additional stretch assignments and responsibilities outside of patient care include;
Training and orientation for new team members,
Creating an equitable schedule for the team
Coordinating vacation coverage
A minimum of two or more years of experience in a veterinary hospital.
Have completed the required Registered Veterinary Technician Program
Skills in alternative modalities preferred
Have critical thinking and the ability to troubleshoot (anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, etc.)
Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
Be confident in your ability to place peripheral intravenous catheters and perform venipuncture for blood collections.
Be confident in your ability to perform drug calculations and nutritional calculations.
Perform basic physical exams by accurately counting heart/pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Understand normal vital parameters and alert doctors when abnormal.
Have excellent leadership, customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills
Be motivated to develop your knowledge
Have exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure
Integrative Medicine Approach: We combine traditional Western veterinary practices with complementary modalities such as acupuncture, veterinary medical manipulation care, massage and laser therapies, herbal medicine, and nutrition-based therapies.
Preventive & Wellness Focus: Our philosophy is to partner with clients for lifelong pet health — emphasizing early detection, holistic care, and wellness over reactive treatment.
Collaborative Environment: Our close-knit team values communication, education, and empathy — ensuring pets, clients, and colleagues all feel heard and supported.
Comprehensive Services: From surgery and dentistry to diagnostics, senior care, and pain management, we offer full-service veterinary care under one roof.
Modern Facilities, Heartfelt Care: Equipped with in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, cold laser and more — yet maintaining a calm, wellness-focused environment.
What we can offer you!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
Medical Library: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
Paid membership and dues;
Annual uniform allowance
Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
Employee assistance program
Continuing education benefits: paid to learn!
Referral Bonus Rewards!
E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
Access to amazing mini-courses
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
About Us: We believe great veterinary medicine balances science with compassion. Located in the heart of Mount Pleasant, our full-service hospital provides both conventional and holistic veterinary care, offering our clients and patients the best of both worlds.
We pride ourselves on being more than a clinic — we’re a community of dedicated professionals passionate about helping pets live longer, healthier, happier lives. As part of the VCA Canada network, we combine the personalized feel of a local wellness practice with the resources, support, and collaboration of a national organization.
VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
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