Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Emergency & Critical Care RVT

P3 Veterinary Partners; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

P3 Veterinary Partners is seeking a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician for their Emergency & Critical Care team in Halifax. This role requires a motivated individual who excels in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for emergency veterinary medicine. Candidates will handle various responsibilities, including triaging patients and collaborating with veterinarians to ensure optimal patient care. The position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

RRSP Matching

Paid Licensing & Membership Dues

Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding work (up to 50 pounds).
• Experience in emergency medicine is preferred.
• Computer literate with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and assess vitals.
• Induction, maintenance, and recovery of companion animals.
• Monitor patients under sedation and anesthesia.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduate from a licensed Veterinary Technician program

Completed the VTNE

In good standing with provincial licensing boards

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Emergency & Critical Care RVT

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Emergency & Critical Care RVT

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Position Overview: Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is looking for an experienced, collaborative and professional Registered Veterinary Technician with a passion for emergency medicine to join our ER team. This position requires a driven individual with attention to detail and who is a self- starter and able to work in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and have exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills. Critical thinking and problem- solving skills are crucial; you must be able to multitask, collaborate and communicate with co-workers efficiently, effectively and professionally.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Triage patients, assessing vitals to determine stable vs critical
• Induction, maintenance, and recovery of companion animals
• Knowledge of common & emergent medications
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment
• The ability to deliver exceptional client & patient service
• Placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, arterial catheters and central lines
• Calculate CRIs, fluid additives and drug doses
• Knowledge of fluid pumps and fluid setup, including syringe pumps and CRI administration
• Ability to perform Imaging and laboratory diagnostics
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures under sedation and anesthesia
• Complete treatment plans ordered for hospitalized patients
• Filling and review prescriptions
• Patient discharges and client communications
  
  
  
  
  

Education

• Graduate from a licensed Veterinary Technician program (required)
• Completed the VTNE
• In good standing or able to license with provincial licensing boards (NSVMA, EVTA)
• Able to perform physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds) and constant motion
  
  
  
  
  

Total Compensation

• A Competitive Wage Rate
• A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
• Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
• Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage
• P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance for advanced professional development plus three days of paid leave to attend CE; RECOVER training, AtDove CE, Fear Free training
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
• Paid Vacation Time
• Overnight premium
• Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days
• Hospital Discounts
• Uniform Allowance
• Signing Bonus
• Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates
• VTS mentorship
  
  
  
  
  

This position has tremendous opportunity for growth and advancement as our hospital grows. We like to work with energetic, motivated, and communicative individuals with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their people. Come and join our diverse and professional team – we look forward to hearing from you!

About Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital:

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is the first emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We have specialty departments in Emergency and Critical Care, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, with Dentistry coming in 2026.

At Coastal Care VERH, we strive to provide a collaborative and cohesive work environment. We encourage growth, innovation, and continued training. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized, and learning is continuous.

Come work with Nova Scotia's first Critical Care specialist and be part of the team that will bring advanced critical care to the pets of Nova Scotia!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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