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Back Added September 23rd 2026Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital (VCA Canada)
26 Cow Bay Road Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1M6
careers.canada@vca.com
https://www.vcacareers.com/ca/en/job/R-244912/Veterinary-Technician-RVT-Eastern-Passage-Village-Veterinary-ClinicEastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital welcomes a Full-time or Part-time RVT to join our collaborative team. We are nestled just 15 minutes from Dartmouth, NS, in our renovated, bright, and expanded hospital.Proudly serving our community since 1999, our newly renovated, bright, and expanded facility provides high-standard medical, surgical, and dental care. Situated just 15 minutes from Dartmouth, we offer the charm of East Coast living near the ocean with an easy commute from anywhere in HRM.Exceptional Work-Life Balance: No on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday shifts (supported by nearby 24/7 emergency referral clinics!).Supportive Culture: A tight-knit, collaborative team dedicated to positive clinic culture, mutual support, and exceptional patient care.What You Will DoClinical & 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 VCA Canada 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. What You Bring: Graduate of an accredited Veterinary Technology program (RVT or RVT-eligible) with strong clinical skills, including anesthesia monitoring, IV catheterization, venipuncture, and low-stress handling. You bring strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, a compassionate approach to patient care, and a drive for continuous learning. Clinical experience is an asset, but new graduates are warmly welcomed!Ready to join our team? Please apply using the link above or email careers.canada@vca.com.
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Responsibilities
Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, anesthesia, recovery, and comprehensive patient care, including administering medications and collecting laboratory samples. Educate clients, maintain medical records and inventory, collaborate with the team, support and mentor new staff, and assist with scheduled and walk-in appointments.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Veterinary Technology program and RVT or RVT-eligible status are required, along with clinical skills in anesthesia monitoring, IV catheterization, venipuncture, and low-stress handling. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, compassion, and a commitment to continuous learning are expected; clinical experience is an asset, and new graduates are welcome.
Skills
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- IV Catheterization
- Venipuncture
- Low-Stress Handling
- Patient Care
- Surgical Assistance
- Dental Procedures
- Pain Management
- Laboratory Sample Collection
- Client Education
- Medical Records Management
- Team Collaboration
- Training and Mentoring
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Compassion
Benefits
- Employer RRSP Matching Program
- Paid Continuing Education Time
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Personal Wellness Days
- Annual Continuing Education Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program
- Digital Wellness Tools
- Career Development Pathways
- Pet Care Discounts
- Shopping Discounts
- Wellness App
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Veterinary Technician
- RVT
- Veterinary Technology
- Veterinary Assistant
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- IV Catheterization
- Venipuncture
- Low-Stress Handling
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Surgical Assistance
- Dental Procedures
- Pain Management
- Patient Recovery
- Medication Administration
- Fluid Therapy
- Blood Collection
- Urine Collection
- Cytology
- Laboratory Samples
- Client Education
- Preventive Care
- Medical Records
- Inventory Management
- Patient Care
- Veterinary Medicine
