Emergency Veterinary Technician — Fast-Paced Care & Growth

P3 Veterinary Partners

Halifax

On-site

CAD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits
CE allowance + paid leave
RRSP matching
Relocation assistance
Uniform allowance
Signing bonus
Hospital discounts
Pawsitive Health account

Job summary

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our ER team. The role involves triage, anesthesia induction and recovery, diagnostics, and delivering compassionate client and patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

The ideal candidate will graduate from a licensed veterinary technician program, have VTNE, and be in good standing or eligible to license with NSVMA/EVTA.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from a licensed Veterinary Technician program.
  • Completed the VTNE.
  • In good standing or able to license with provincial boards (NSVMA, EVTA).
  • Able to perform physically demanding work (lifting up to 50 pounds) and constant motion.

Responsibilities

  • Triage patients and monitor vitals in a fast-paced ER setting.
  • Induction, maintenance, and recovery of anesthesia for procedures.
  • Perform imaging and laboratory diagnostics.
  • Fill and review prescriptions; communicate with clients.
  • Discharge patients and provide client education; collaborate with team.

Skills

Emergency care
Critical thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Time management

Education

Licensed Vet Tech program
VTNE completed
NSVMA/EVTA license eligible

Job description

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to join our ER team. The role involves triage, anesthesia induction and recovery, diagnostics, and delivering compassionate client and patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

The ideal candidate will graduate from a licensed veterinary technician program, have VTNE, and be in good standing or eligible to license with NSVMA/EVTA.

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