Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Chester Basin Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chester; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Chester Basin, NS, is seeking Veterinary Technicians for full-time or part-time roles. Offering exciting bonuses and flexible schedules, this position focuses on quality care for companion animals with opportunities for ongoing education and growth. Applicants should have completed a Veterinary Technician program and show a passion for animal care.

Benefits

Relocation & Signing Bonus

Flexible schedules

Paid wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Employee assistance program

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Eligibility to register as a Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A passion for learning and caring for companion animals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and assist in surgeries.
• Keep accurate patient records.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients.

Skills

Knowledge of physical examinations

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Venipuncture

Compassionate care

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Technician, RVT Location: Chester Basin, NS Relocation and Signing Bonus!

Chester Basin Animal Hospital is currently welcoming Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinary Technicians to join our RVT team!

What you bring to this role

• Have completed a Veterinary Technician program; eligible to register
• New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy – welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!
• Surgical preparation, assistance and patient recovery
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records
• Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• The ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents
• Passion to learn more within the role
• A love for all companion animals!!

What VCA Canada Offers

• Relocation & Signing Bonus!
• Flexible schedules; full-time or part-time availability
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits: paid to learn!
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards!
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

About us

Our clinic is a 45-minute drive from downtown Halifax! Chester Basin Animal Hospital is a well-established small animal hospital located on Nova Scotia's picturesque South Shore, and our primary focus is education, offering individually tailored health care to our patients. Our hospital has no on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday schedules! Nurturing a great culture is essential to our team. We are passionate about what we do and enjoy a collaborative team that focuses on how to make our work life better!

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