Registered Veterinary Technician

Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association (EVTA); Eastern Passage; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Match (5%)

CE Allowance

Paid time off for education/vacation/s

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: 24+ hours/week eligibility

Paid certification memberships

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital in Eastern Passage, NS is seeking a Full-time or Part-time RVT to join our collaborative, bright hospital. We provide high-standard medical, surgical, and dental care with a community-focused approach and a supportive team environment.

No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday shifts. We offer benefits and professional development within a welcoming culture that supports new graduates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technology program with RVT status or eligibility.
• Strong clinical skills in anesthesia, monitoring, IV catheterization, venipuncture.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and dental procedures.
• Place and maintain IV catheters; administer medications and fluids; collect laboratory samples.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheterization

Venipuncture

Low-stress handling

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

RVT or RVT-eligible

Job description

Veterinary Technician (RVT) – Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital

26 Cow Bay Road, Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1M6

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 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 Appointment: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments 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 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.

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!