RVT – Small-Animal Care, Growth & Great Benefits (NS)

VCA Canada Animal Hospitals (NS) Ltd.; Mount Uniacke; Sur place; CAD 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

RRSP Employer Match

Paid time off

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits package

Wellness resources

Résumé du poste

Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Mount Uniacke team. You will work alongside veterinarians to provide high-quality small-animal patient care, including exams, diagnostics, surgery support, anesthesia, and client education.

We value experienced RVTs who can mentor new graduates, manage 8+ appointments per day, and help maintain comprehensive medical records in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician program with eligibility for provincial registration.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital is an asset (not for new grads).
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to safely restrain animals; strong communication and organization.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical and surgical assistance to veterinarians, including exams, diagnostics and procedures.
• Place IV catheters, administer medications, and monitor anesthesia and recovery.
• Collect and process blood, urine, cytology and other samples.
• Educate clients on medications, treatments, nutrition and home care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and inventory; assist with appointments.
• Train and mentor new graduates and support staff.

Connaissances

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab procedures

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Compassionate care

Formation

Vet Technician program

Description du poste

Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Mount Uniacke team. You will work alongside veterinarians to provide high-quality small-animal patient care, including exams, diagnostics, surgery support, anesthesia, and client education.

We value experienced RVTs who can mentor new graduates, manage 8+ appointments per day, and help maintain comprehensive medical records in a collaborative environment.