Registered Veterinary Technician

EVTA; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-call

No overnights

No Sundays

No holiday shifts

Professional development

Job summary

Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital in Nova Scotia seeks a Full-time or Part-time RVT to join our collaborative team. Our renovated, bright hospital offers high-standard medical, surgical and dental care with a strong community focus.

We promote exceptional work-life balance: no on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday shifts. New graduates are welcome and will be mentored by an experienced team of veterinarians and assistants.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technology program with RVT or RVT-eligible status.
• Strong clinical skills including anesthesia monitoring, IV catheterization, venipuncture, and low-stress handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures.
• Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids and treatments as directed.
• Collect and process blood, urine, cytology and other lab samples.
• Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs and inventory.
• Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments and preventive care.
• Collaborate with team to deliver exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Train and mentor new graduates and veterinary assistants.
• Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

Skills

RVT

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheterization

Venipuncture

Low-stress handling

Client education/communication

Education

Accredited Veterinary Technology program

RVT or RVT-eligible

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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

Proudly serving our community since 1999, our newly renovated, bright, and expanded facility provides high-standard medical, surgical, and dental care. Situated just 15 minutes from Dartmouth, we offer the charm of East Coast living near the ocean with an easy commute from anywhere in HRM.

Exceptional Work-Life Balance: No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday shifts (supported by nearby 24/7 emergency referral clinics!).

Supportive Culture: A tight-knit, collaborative team dedicated to positive clinic culture, mutual support, and exceptional patient care.

What You Will Do

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 andmaintainIV 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 :Maintainaccuratepatient files, medical logs, and inventory.

Team Collaboration: Workwith team members to deliveranexceptional patient and client experience.

Team Training: Support,trainand mentor new graduates,including VeterinaryAssistants.

Patient Appointment: Assist with 8+scheduled and walk-inappointments per day.

What VCA Canada Can Offer You

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 offforcontinuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Benefits: Minimum 24 hoursper weekfor eligibility,with flexible options.
• Mentalhealthsupport tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP),anddigital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways .
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyleperks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.

What You Bring

Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technology program (RVT or RVT-eligible) with strong clinical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, IV catheterization, venipuncture, and low-stress handling. You bring strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, a compassionate approach to patient care, and a drive for continuous learning. Clinical experience is an asset, but new graduates are warmly welcomed!