Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician - Up to $2500 SIGN ON BONUS!

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Reimbursement

CE Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Shift & Holiday Premiums

Medical/Dental/Vision

RRSP with employer match

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre in Dartmouth, NS, is hiring an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 ER & Critical Care team. This full-time position offers three 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and a base pay of $28–$34/hour plus a $4/hour shift premium and a sign-on bonus up to $2500.

You will deliver advanced nursing care for urgent and critically ill patients, perform RVT procedures, maintain records, and collaborate with veterinarians and the

Qualifications

• Must be Registered Veterinary Technician with EVTA and NSVMA.
• 2+ years of RVT experience, ideally in ER/CC.
• Experience with inpatient care, lab procedures, radiology, and fast-paced hospital environments.
• Strong technical skills and ability to stay organized under pressure.
• Excellent communication and client relations skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to ongoing learning in emergency and specialty medicine.
• Fluent English speaking and reading required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for urgent and critically ill patients.
• Perform RVT procedures: venipuncture, IV catheter placement, meds, radiography, anesthesia monitoring.
• Monitor and care for critical, non-ambulatory and trauma patients; assist with ER triage and treatment plans.
• Obtain patient histories and communicate effectively with clients in high-stress situations.
• Maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with veterinarians and care team.
• Advocate for patient comfort and safety throughout hospitalization.
• Provide client updates and review treatment plans and costs with owners.
• Assist in treatment estimates and billing as needed.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives to advance emergency care.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Communication skills

Fluent English

Education

RV Technician licensure (EVTA/NSVMA)

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency | $28–$34/hour + Up to $2500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

Location: Dartmouth, NS

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

Compensation: $28–$34/hour + $4/hour eligible shift premium + Up to $2500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is hiring an Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician 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

• Up to $2500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE
• $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

Responsibilities

As an Emergency Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in providing advanced nursing care to urgent, emergency, and critically ill patients. 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.

Qualifications

• 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

About the Hospital

Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre's 24,000-square-foot hospital is setting a new standard for emergency and specialty veterinary medicine throughout Atlantic Canada.

Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of compassionate, comprehensive, and advanced veterinary emergency and specialty care to our animal companions.

MVESC features:

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Exotics, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, Chiropractic, and Cardiology
• Four Surgical Suites, ICU, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound
• On-site Rehabilitation Suite with Underwater Treadmill
• GE Revolution EVO 128-Slice CT Scanner
• Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla MRI
• A collaborative team that values your ideas and expertise
• Opportunities to expand your skills in anesthesia, specialty medicine, and advanced patient care

Considering Relocating?

Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.