Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association; Dartmouth; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Continuing education

RRSP with employer match

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Shift & Holiday Premiums

Job summary

MVESC in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency to join our 24/7 ER and Critical Care team. This full-time role focuses on advanced nursing care for urgent and critically ill patients and requires RVT licensure with EVTA/NSVMA.

You will collaborate with a busy team, perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, analgesia, radiography, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery while ensuring client communication and high standards of care.

Qualifications

• RVN licensure with EVTA and NSVMA.
• ER/CC experience preferred (2+ years).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for urgent and critically ill patients.
• Stabilize and treat emergency cases in collaboration with veterinarians.
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and anesthesia monitoring.
• Maintain patient comfort, monitor vitals, and document medical records.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Client communication

Critical care support

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician licensure (EVTA/NSVMA)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Intravenous catheter placement

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Registered 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.

Relocation Reimbursement!

Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education

Supportive work culture fostering collaboration and growth

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Shift & Holiday Premiums

RRSP with employer match

Disability & Life Insurance

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts

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

Surrounding Areas

MVESC attracts talented Veterinary Technicians from throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, including:

• Timberlea, NS & Fall River, NS
• Tantallon, NS & Truro, NS
• Charlottetown, PEI

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.