Veterinary Technician, RVT, East Hants Animal Hospital

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Elmsdale; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

RRSP match

Paid CE

Annual CE allowance

Benefit package

Uniform allowance

Mental health support

Pet discounts

Résumé du poste

VCA Canada East Hants Animal Hospital in Elmsdale, NS, is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to provide high-quality care for small animals. You will support veterinarians in examinations, diagnostics and procedures, with opportunities to mentor new graduates and work a dynamic schedule.

Join a collaborative, tech-forward hospital committed to outstanding patient and client experiences, with rotating shifts including some evenings and weekends and a strong focus on continuing education

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• 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, with rotating shifts including some evenings and weekends.

Responsabilités

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and medical procedures.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place and maintain IV catheters and administer medications, fluids, and treatments; collect and process samples.
• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate clients on medications, treatments, nutrition, preventive care, and at-home care.
• Medical Records: Maintain accurate patient files and logs.
• Team Collaboration: Work with team to deliver excellent patient and client experience.
• Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates, including Veterinary Assistants.
• Patient Appointment: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments per day.

Connaissances

Patient care

Anesthesia

Pharmacology

Clinical procedures

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Lab procedures

Patient assessment

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Continuing education

Flexibility

Formation

Veterinary Technician program

Outils

None

Description du poste

Registered Veterinary Technician

Location: Elmsdale, Nova Scotia

Employment Type: Full-time

At East Hants Animal Hospital (EHAH), we welcome a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our team in Elmsdale, 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 an exceptional patient and client experience.
• 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 Bring

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• 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. Rotating schedules available, including some evenings and weekends.

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: We have been proudly serving the EastHants region since2019, providing the highest standard of medical, surgical, and dental care to our cherished community. At VCA Canada East Hants Animal Hospital, we don't just care for pets - we champion the people who care for them. Joining our team means stepping into a collaborative, tech-forward environment where your veterinary technician skills are fully utilized, valued and celebrated. We take immense pride in our vibrant connection to the local community; from rallying together for outreach initiatives to sharing everyday milestones, we are a dedicated team that loves to work hard, support one another, and celebrate together.

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positivelyimpacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and everypet withinthem, notjustthoseweseeinourhospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earningthetrustofpetownersbydeliveringthehighest qualityofmedicinetokeeppetshappyandhealthy.

In2017,VCA Canada became part oftheMars Veterinary Healthfamily ofbrands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength andstabilityof the veterinary profession andour commitmenttopet parentsnationwide.VCACanadaisalso passionateaboutprovidinganindustry-leadingAssociate experience toover4,000Canadians employed across the country.In2026,forthethird yearinarow,wewerenamedoneofAlberta's Top Employers, which recognizesorganizations whose head offices are located within the provinceandlead their industries inofferingexceptional placesto work.Additionally,wewere selectedasoneof Canada'sTopEmployersforYoung People2026,which recognizesemployers across Canada thatlead… Most recently, we