Veterinary Technician, Chester Basin Animal Hospital

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Chester Basin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)

Paid time off for continuing education

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: 24 hours per week minimum

Certification memberships and uniform

Job summary

Chester Basin Animal Hospital in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our small‑animal team. Full‑time or part‑time, experienced or new grads welcome; compensation is $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Relocation and Sign‑On bonuses are available. You will assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments and surgeries, place IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, collect lab samples, educate clients, maintain records,

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program and eligibility for provincial registration.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital is an asset; new grads are welcome for the right fit.
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology and clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments and surgeries.
• Place IV catheters, administer meds, collect lab samples and monitor anesthesia.
• Educate clients on medications, treatments and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with inventory.
• Collaborate with team; mentor new graduates and support 8+ daily appointments.

Skills

Clinical & surgical assistance

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient care

Client education

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Eligibility for registration

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time

Level: Experienced or new graduates

Compensation: $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience

Bonus: Relocation and Sign-On

At Chester Basin Animal Hospital, we welcome Veterinary Technicians to join our team in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia. This is an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Technologist to work alongside a collaborative team to provide high-quality small-animal patient care.

What You Will Do

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures, including patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, pain management, and surgical and dental procedures.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments as directed. Collect and process blood, urine, cytology, and other laboratory samples.
• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate and communicate with clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home patient care.
• Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files, medical logs, and inventory.
• Team Collaboration: Work with team members to deliver exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.
• Patient Appointment : Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

What You Will Bring

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset. (Not for new grad jobs)
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.

Our hospital

Our clinic is a beautiful, scenic 45-minute drive from downtown Halifax! At Chester Basin Animal Hospital, we are a well-established small animal team on Nova Scotia's picturesque South Shore, proudly serving our seaside community since 1976. Our primary focus is education and individualized care, but we make sure to have plenty of fun along the way ! Whether we're celebrating local milestones, helping a lost neighbourhood pet, or posing with Dr. Julia's visiting goat, Watson, our tight-knit team thrives on laughter and mutual support. Best of all, we protect your downtime with no on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday schedules! We love what we do!

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their indus