Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Back Added August 26th 2026

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre

39 Mic Mac Blvd., Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4Y8

Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $28–$34/hour

Location:

Dartmouth, NS

Schedule:

Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | Rotating weekends

Compensation: $28–$34/hour + $4/hour eligible shift premium

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is hiring a Veterinary Technician, Emergency to join our 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This full-time opportunity is ideal for an experienced RVT who wants to strengthen their ER and Critical Care skills while working alongside a collaborative team in a state‑of‑the‑art specialty and emergency animal hospital.

Compensation: $28–$34/hour, commensurate with experience and skill level $4/hour shift premium in addition to base pay for eligible shifts:
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Any shifts between Friday at 7:00 p.m. through Monday at 7:00 a.m.

Full‑Time Benefits

• Relocation Reimbursement!
• Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education
• Supportive work culture fostering collaboration and growth
• CE Allowance + Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time
• Shift & Holiday Premiums
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• RRSP with employer match
• Disability & Life Insurance

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• Flexibility required based on the needs of the hospital

• You’ll use your technical skills, clinical judgment, and communication experience to support patients, clients, veterinarians, and the broader care team.
• Apply your Emergency and Critical Care knowledge to help stabilize and treat urgent and critically ill patients.
• Perform Veterinary Technician procedures including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, radiography, patient preparation and recovery, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Provide attentive nursing care for critical, non‑ambulatory, and trauma patients, including monitoring and physiotherapy when appropriate.
• Assist with ER triage, patient assessments, emergency procedures, diagnostics, and treatment plans.
• Obtain and review detailed patient histories and communicate effectively with clients during high‑stress situations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate closely with veterinarians and the broader specialty and emergency care team.
• Advocate for patient comfort and safety throughout hospitalization.
• Provide clients with patient updates and clearly review treatment plans and medical procedures.
• Prepare treatment estimates, review them with pet owners, and support accurate billing and invoicing.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives focused on advancing emergency care and improving patient outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and the community through teamwork, professionalism, and empathy.

• Registered Veterinary Technician licensure required with the Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association (EVTA) and Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA)
• 2+ years of Veterinary Technician experience preferred, ideally in ER and/or Critical Care
• Experience with inpatient care, laboratory procedures, radiology, and critical thinking in a fast‑paced animal hospital environment
• Strong technical skills and the ability to remain organized under pressure
• Compassionate, dependable team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients and colleagues
• Detail‑oriented and motivated to continue learning and growing in emergency and specialty medicine
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre's 24,000-square-foot hospital is setting a new standard…