Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Eastern Veterinary Technicians Association (EVTA); Trent Lakes; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

CE allowances

Health benefits

Flexible schedule

Certification memberships

Mental health support

Career development

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Canada Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital in Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team and support high-quality small-animal care.

The role involves clinical and surgical assistance, patient care, and client education within a collaborative hospital that values teamwork and ongoing professional development. No on-call duties or overnight shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Responsibilities

• 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 exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.
• Patient Appointments: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program

Job description

Back Added September 24th 2026VCA Canada Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital

572 Highway #1 Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0

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https://www.vcacareers.com/ca/en/job/R-254266/Registered-Veterinary-Technician-RVT-Uniacke-Lakes-Animal-Hospital

At Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital, we welcome Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs)to join our team in Mt. Uniacke, Nova Scotia. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technologist to work alongside a collaborative team to provide high-quality small-animal patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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 exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.
• Patient Appointments: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset. (not for new grad jobs)
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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.

Our Hospital

Our hospital: Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital proudly opened its doors in April 2024, in the charming Mount Uniacke, NS community. Positioned just 10 minutes from Sackville and a convenient 25-minute drive from the Valley, and conveniently near ER Referral hospitals, we ensure a balanced work-life schedule—no on-call duties, overnight shifts, Sundays, or holidays required. Actively engaged in our community, we forge partnerships with our clients to ensure the highest quality pet care. Our dedicated culture team nurtures a positive work environment, including various activities aimed at enhancing our collective work experience, from team-building events to regular feedback sessions. Come for a tour of our beautifully renovated hospital! We can't wait to meet you!

About VCA Canada

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.