Locum Directory

Looking for a Locum? The BCVTA has several RVT members offering locum services. This is a voluntary listing of members with openings for locum placements. The information for each locum listing has been provided and approved by the individual RVT.  To enquire about any of the RVTs listed in the directory, please contact them using their contact information. 

All individuals listed on this page are current members of good standing of the BCVTA. 

Looking for information on becoming a locum?

Locum work is becoming more popular among RVTs as a way to fill vacancies and have more control over things like scheduling and work environment. We are working on a fact sheet to help get you started, so stay tuned! 

If you have additional questions or you would like to be added to the directory, please contact us at executivedirector@bcvta.com

Tiffany Cheung

Contact information:

  • E: tiffanytwcheung@hotmail.com 
  • P: 604.722.3883

**Text or email preferred

Region: Lower Mainland


Species: Will work with all species

Additional Info:

  • Graduated as Valedictorian in 2022 from Douglas College
  • 7 years experience as a Veterinary Assistant
  • Currently full time RVT at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital 
  • Looking to work with a wide variety of species and experiences for future application to veterinary school

Elizabeth Galary

Contact information:

  • E: egalary@hotmail.com
  • P: 250.299.1523

Region: Prefer to work in Kelowna, but will work in areas around Kelowna such as Lake Country and West Kelowna

Species: Canine and feline preferred, some experience with exotics

Additional Info:

  • Graduated from TRU in 2019
  • 4 Years experience in a small animal clinic in Victoria, BC
  • Fear Free and RECOVER certified
  • Open to learning more about large animal work
  • Particularly interested in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and laboratory work
  • Interested in working in a variety of practices including small and mixed animal general practice, exotic practices, and specialty hospitals.
  • Open to working various hours, including 10-12 hour shifts

Hillary Gresdal

Business Name: Hillary Gresdal Locum RVT Services

Contact information:

  • E: hillarygresdal.rvt@gmail.com
  • Linkedin: Hillary Gresdal Locum RVT

 

Region: Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Species: Canine, feline, equine. Small animal GP/emergency preferred. 

Additional Info:

  • Graduated 2015 from Douglas college
  • 10 years clinical experience including: small animal GP including working alongside board certified roaming surgeons for orthopedic procedures, 6 months emergency, and some equine barn call experience.
  • Absolutely Love Canine and Feline Dentistry!
  • Other skills: Team Leadership, Teaching/Training, Anesthesia, Wound Management, Hospital AdministrationS

Kim Holbrow

Contact information:

  • E: kimholbrow@gmail.com

 

Region: Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver Regional District preferred, B.C. on request

Species: canine, feline, and pocket pets

Additional Info:

  • 15 years experience in a variety of practices
  • Love for anesthesia and emergency medicine
  • Fear Free Certified
 
**Available for last minute shifts! 

Marina John

Business name: Van Isle Locum RVT


Contact information:

  • E: vanislelocumrvt@gmail.com
  • Linked in profile: Marina (VanIsleLocumRVT) John

 

Region: Vancouver Island and Vancouver mainland.

Species: most species, other than guinea pigs as they send me into anaphylactic shock.

Additional Info:

  • 10 years combined experience in swine farrowing, GP, rehabilitation, exotics, ophthalmology, ER, internal medicine, referral & urgent care vet service clinics.
  • 2 years of Veterinary Management experience
  • Additional certification in Fear Free Handling, Hands Free Radiology and Veterinary Acupuncture.  

Julie Kerr

Business name: Julie Kerr RVT


Contact information:

  • E: JulieKerrRVT@gmail.com
  • W: JulieKerrRVT.com
  • Linkedin profile: Julie Kerr RVT
  • Instagram: @juliekerrrvt 

 

Region: All of B.C. Will travel, flying from the Yukon. 2-4 week contracts preferred.

Species: Small animal

Additional Info:

  • Graduated 2012
  • Experienced in remote general practice
  • Developing ER triage/outpatient experience
  • Excellent soft skills with both colleagues and clients

Coral Shae Kitchen

Contact information:

  • E: shaekitchen@hotmail.com
  • P: 905.933.9915

 

Region: Fraser Valley, Lower Mainland

Species: All species

Additional Info:

  • Graduated from Seneca College in 2019
  • Currently running my own business providing care for dairy cows
  • Provided RVT services in the veterinary industry for 10 years

Kasey Meikle

Contact information:

  • E: ksmeikle.448@gmail.com
  • P: 604-313-3846

Region: Vancouver, North Shore, Squamish. Other areas of BC and Yukon based on availability.

Species: Canine, feline, marine mammals, wildlife, willing to work with exotics, but still learning to be the best tech for them! 

Additional Info:

  • Graduated in 2013
  • Passionate about behaviour medicine
  • Level 3 Fear Free Certified
  • Dedicated to providing patients with cooperative care medicine

**Available during June to September only. 

Justyna Matracki

Contact information:

  • E: matracki.justyna@gmail.com
  • P: 403.831.1120

 

Region: Preferably North and West Vancouver, willing to travel anywhere in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley 

Species: Canine and feline

Additional Info:

  • Graduated from Olds College in 2011

Monica Thomas

Contact information:

  • E: monica.thomas.rvt.vts.ecc@gmail.com
  • Linkedin profile: Monica Thomas , RVT, VTS (ECC)

 

Region:

  • Locum work: Greater Vancouver Area
  • Anywhere in BC for consulting, training, and education

 

Species: Dogs, cats, pigs, and sheep

Additional Info:

  • Graduated 2006
  • Obtained VTS (ECC) 2017
  • RECOVER Certified Instructor
  • Background working at an emergency and specialty referral hospital, as well as a biomedical research facility at an academic institution
  • Passionate in building and strengthening veterinary teams by giving them confidence and competency through teaching and training emergency-related skills and critical care processes
  • Early stages of creating a consulting and education business – reach out for more information!

Shane Valliere

Business name: Island RVT Services

Contact information:

  • E: Shanevalliere13@yahoo.com
  • C: 250.729.1410


Region: Duncan to Courtenay

Species: Small animal, exotics, wildlife, some large animal

  • Graduated from TRU in 2004
  • Experienced in all areas of practice and emergency medicine