Veterinary Technician, RVT

Job summary

Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, anesthesia, recovery, and dental procedures, while providing comprehensive patient care and processing laboratory samples. Educate clients, maintain medical records and inventory, collaborate with the team, and support the training of new graduates and veterinary assistants.

Job details

Back Added September 24th 2026Chester Basin Animal Hosptial 133 Highway 12 Chester Basin, NS B0J1K0 careers.canada@vca.com https://www.vcacareers.com/ca/en/job/R-217644/Veterinary-Technician-Chester-Basin-Animal-HospitalEmployment Type: Full-time or Part-timeLevel: Experienced and new graduates welcomeCompensation: $22.00 to $30.00, depending on experienceBonus: Relocation and Sign-OnAt 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 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 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. 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. 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! vcacanada.com/chesterbasinOur 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.

What you’ll do

Assist veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, anesthesia, recovery, and dental procedures, while providing comprehensive patient care and processing laboratory samples. Educate clients, maintain medical records and inventory, collaborate with the team, and support the training of new graduates and veterinary assistants.

Requirements

Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program and eligibility for registration in the applicable province are required; veterinary clinical experience is an asset but not required for new graduates. Candidates should have knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures, along with strong technical, communication, organizational, and animal-handling skills.

Benefits

• Employer RRSP Match
• Paid Continuing Education Time
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Personal Wellness Days
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance
• Paid Certification Memberships
• Uniform Allowance
• Virtual Health Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Digital Wellness Tools
• Career Development Pathways
• Personal Pet Care Discounts
• Shopping Discounts
• Wellness App
• Relocation Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Care
• Anesthesia Monitoring
• Venipuncture
• IV Catheter Placement
• Medication Administration
• Laboratory Procedures
• Patient Assessment
• Animal Handling and Restraint
• Surgical Assistance
• Dental Procedures
• Pain Management
• Client Education
• Medical Records Management
• Team Collaboration
• Training and Mentoring
• Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare

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