Veterinary Technician, RVT, Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Eastern Passage; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Matching (5%)

Paid time off for CE, vacation, sick,

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: 24 hours/week minimum for p

Certification memberships & uniform

Mental health resources & telemedicine

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital in Nova Scotia is seeking a Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our collaborative team. We offer full-time or part-time roles with flexible scheduling, a bright renovated facility, and no on-call shifts.

You will assist veterinarians with exams, surgeries, and anesthesia, manage IV catheters and lab work, educate clients, maintain records, and mentor new graduates while delivering outstanding patient care daily.

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 in venipuncture, IV placement, anesthesia monitoring, lab work, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Surgical Assistance: Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, and procedures including anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
• Comprehensive Patient Care: Place IV catheters, administer meds, collect laboratory samples.
• Client Education & Compassionate Support: Educate clients on meds, treatments, nutrition, preventive care and at-home care.
• Medical Records: Maintain patient files, logs and inventory.
• Team Collaboration: Work with team to deliver exceptional patient and client experiences.
• Team Training: Mentor new graduates and veterinary assistants.
• Patient Appointments: Assist with 8+ scheduled and walk-in appointments daily.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Mentoring graduates

Adaptable scheduling

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Tools

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Lab procedures

Patient assessment

Job description

Veterinary Technician, RVT

Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia

Schedule: Flexible, call to discuss

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time

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

New Grads Welcome!

Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital welcomes a Full-time or Part-time Registered Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative team. We are nestled just 15 minutes from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in our renovated, bright, and expanded hospital.

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 Appointments: 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.

• 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: Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital has proudly served our community since 1999. Our newly renovated, bright, and expanded facility provides high-standard medical, surgical, and dental care. Located only 15 minutes from Dartmouth, we offer the charm of East Coast living near the ocean with an easy commute from anywhere in Halifax Regional Municipality. Exceptional Work-Life Balance: No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday shifts (supported by nearby 24/7 emergency referral clinics). We are a friendly, fun-loving, collaborative team dedicated to positive clinic culture, mutual support, and exceptional patient care.

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 industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work Certification Canada.

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