Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

National Veterinary Associates; Truro; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance plan

Wellness plans

CE opportunities

EVTA/NSVMA dues

Job summary

Fundy Veterinarians, Shubenacadie location, is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our patient care team. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills, and enjoy working collaboratively.

The role involves anesthesia administration, surgical monitoring, lab work, and accurate medical recordkeeping using Avimark, with mentoring available from three experienced Technicians and the RVT Hospital Manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anesthesia protocols and surgical monitoring.
• Experience with lab work and animal care.
• Strong teamwork and communication; mentoring available for new grads.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia and monitor surgical procedures.
• Perform lab work and provide animal care.
• Work one evening per week, share Saturday mornings on a rotation.
• Maintain accurate records using Avimark computer software

Skills

Anesthesia protocols

Surgical monitoring

Lab work

Animal nursing care

Tools

Avimark

IDEXX hematology

IDEXX chemistry

Digital radiography

Job description

Job Type: Veterinary Technician

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Registered Veterinary Technician

Position Overview:

Fundy Veterinarians, Shubenacadie location, is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our patient care team. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, possess strong interpersonal skills, and enjoy working collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer anesthesia and monitor surgical procedures
• Perform lab work and provide animal care
• Work one evening per week, share Saturday mornings on a rotation.
• Maintain accurate records using Avimark computer software

Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in anesthesia protocols, surgical monitoring, lab work, and animal nursing care
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• New graduates are welcome; mentoring available from our three experienced Technicians and RVT Hospital Manager.

Work Schedule:

• Shared Saturday mornings
• Regularly scheduled day off during the week for work/life balance (4 day work week)

Equipment and Facilities:

• IDEXX in-house hematology and chemistry machines
• Digital radiography and dental radiography
• Avimark computer software records system
• Medical/dental insurance plan
• Wellness plans
• 4-day work week with flexible scheduling
• Membership dues for EVTA and NSVMA
• Continuing Education (CE) opportunities