Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Emergency & Critical Care RVT

Job summary

The Registered Veterinary Technician will triage patients, manage anesthesia, and perform critical care procedures in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment plans, calculating drug dosages, and providing exceptional communication to clients.

Job details

Position Overview: Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is looking for an experienced, collaborative and professional Registered Veterinary Technician with a passion for emergency medicine to join our ER team. This position requires a driven individual with attention to detail and who is a self- starter and able to work in a fast paced environment. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and have exceptional multi-tasking and time management skills. Critical thinking and problem- solving skills are crucial; you must be able to multitask, collaborate and communicate with co-workers efficiently, effectively and professionally. Key Duties & Responsibilities Triage patients, assessing vitals to determine stable vs critical Induction, maintenance, and recovery of companion animals Knowledge of common & emergent medications The ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment The ability to deliver exceptional client & patient service Placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters, arterial catheters and central lines Calculate CRIs, fluid additives and drug doses Knowledge of fluid pumps and fluid setup, including syringe pumps and CRI administration Ability to perform Imaging and laboratory diagnostics Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures under sedation and anesthesia Complete treatment plans ordered for hospitalized patients Filling and review prescriptions Patient discharges and client communications Education Graduate from a licensed Veterinary Technician program (required) Completed the VTNE In good standing or able to license with provincial licensing boards (NSVMA, EVTA) Able to perform physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds) and constant motion Total Compensation A Competitive Wage Rate A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic) Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more) Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account Continuing Education (CE) allowance for advanced professional development plus three days of paid leave to attend CE; RECOVER training, AtDove CE, Fear Free training RRSP Matching Employee Assistance Program Paid Licensing & Membership Dues Paid Vacation Time Overnight premium Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days Hospital Discounts Uniform Allowance Signing Bonus Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates VTS mentorship This position has tremendous opportunity for growth and advancement as our hospital grows. We like to work with energetic, motivated, and communicative individuals with a strong desire to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and their people. Come and join our diverse and professional team – we look forward to hearing from you! About Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital: Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is the first emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We have specialty departments in Emergency and Critical Care, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, with Dentistry coming in 2026. At Coastal Care VERH, we strive to provide a collaborative and cohesive work environment. We encourage growth, innovation, and continued training. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized, and learning is continuous. Come work with Nova Scotia's first Critical Care specialist and be part of the team that will bring advanced critical care to the pets of Nova Scotia! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

What you’ll do

The Registered Veterinary Technician will triage patients, manage anesthesia, and perform critical care procedures in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment. They are also responsible for maintaining treatment plans, calculating drug dosages, and providing exceptional communication to clients.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a licensed Veterinary Technician program and have completed the VTNE. They must be eligible for provincial licensing and capable of performing physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Professional services coverage • Enhanced mental health practitioner coverage • P3 pawsitive health & lifestyle spending account • Continuing education allowance • Paid leave for continuing education • RRSP matching • Employee assistance program • Paid licensing & membership dues • Paid vacation time • Overnight premium • Paid sick & personal emergency days • Hospital discounts • Uniform allowance • Signing bonus • Relocation allowance • VTS mentorship

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Triage
• Emergency medicine
• Critical care
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Intravenous catheter placement
• Arterial catheter placement
• Central line maintenance
• CRI calculation
• Fluid therapy
• Imaging diagnostics
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Patient assessment
• Client communication
• Multi-tasking
• Problem-solving
• Computer literacy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research