Veterinary Technician, RVT, Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Technician, RVT

Location:
Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia

Schedule:
Flexible, call to discuss

Employment Type:
Full-time or Part-time

Compensation: $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience

New Grads Welcome!

Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital welcomes a Full-time or Part-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. We are nestled just 15 minutes from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in our renovated, bright, and expanded hospital.

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.

• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.

• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.

• Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory.

• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with team members to deliver an exceptional patient and client experience.

• Team Training: Support, train, and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.

• Patient Appointments: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.

• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.

• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.

• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.

• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

• 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 hospital: Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital has proudly served our community since 1999. Our newly renovated, bright, and expanded facility provides high-standard medical, surgical, and dental care. Located only 15 minutes from Dartmouth, we offer the charm of East Coast living near the ocean with an easy commute from anywhere in Halifax Regional Municipality. Exceptional Work-Life Balance:
No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday shifts (supported by nearby 24/7 emergency referral clinics). We are a friendly, fun-loving, collaborative team dedicated to positive clinic culture, mutual support, and exceptional patient care.

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