RVT – Dermatology

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital; Halifax; On-site; CAD 250,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary specialty hospital in Halifax is seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician for a maternity leave contract in Dermatology. The ideal candidate will work closely with a board-certified Dermatologist, demonstrating strong client communication and multitasking abilities. This full-time position offers competitive pay based on experience and an opportunity for professional development in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Veterinary Technology program.
• Completed the VTNE.
• In good standing or able to license with provincial licensing boards (NSVMA, EVTA).
• Prior experience working within a Specialist Referral Hospital is an asset; however, full internal training will also be provided.
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.

Responsibilities

• Work independently under the guidance of the Dermatologist.
• Assist and facilitate with appointments.
• Communicate with clients and provide medical history.
• Maintain sanitation and inventory of the dermatology appointment room.

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician- Dermatology – Maternity Leave Contract

Halifax, NS

Full-Time – Maternity Leave Contract

About Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is a ground-breaking specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We have specialty departments in Cardiology, Internal medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Surgery, Critical Care, Anesthesiology and Radiology, with Dentistry starting 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.

Overview

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is hiring an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician with a passion for dermatology to join our team, where you will work with our board-certified Dermatologist and her team. This position requires a driven individual with attention to detail, who is a self-starter with strong work ethics and integrity, has outstanding client communication skills, and is able to work with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and have solid analytical and medical skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are a must; you must be able to multitask, collaborate and communicate with co-workers efficiently and effectively.

Technical abilities and skills

• Work independently under the guidance of the Dermatologist
• Assist and facilitate with appointments
• Know what is entailed in all dermatology procedures and how to set up for them
• Enjoy communicating with clients; comfortable taking medical history, communicating discharge information, updating clients.
• Be able to field phone calls from clients, answer emails, schedule dermatology appointments, and refill prescriptions
• Maintain the sanitation and stocking of the dermatology appointment room
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of the dermatology room
• Proper routine care and maintenance of all dermatology equipment
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Employment Manual.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Veterinary Technology program
• Completed the VTNE
• In good standing or able to license with provincial licensing boards (NSVMA, EVTA)
• Prior experience working within a Specialist Referral Hospital is an asset- however, full internal training will also be provided.
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion.
• Competitive pay dependent on experience.