VCA Animal Hospitals·Gold River, Nova Scotia
include performing physical examinations, patient assessment, monitoring anesthesia, assisting with surgery, and providing compassionate care for hospitalized patients. Technicians must also maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
Chester Basin, NS Relocation and Signing Bonus! Chester Basin Animal Hospital is currently welcoming Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinary Technicians to join our RVT team!
What you bring to this role: Have completed a Veterinary Technician program; eligible to register New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy - welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates! Surgical preparation, assistance and patient recovery Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously The ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents Passion to learn more within the role A love for all companion animals!! What VCA Canada Offers Relocation & Singing Bonus! Flexible schedules; full-time or part-time availability RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada Paid membership and dues Paid wellness days Paid sick days Paid vacation time
Employee assistance program
Continuing education benefits: paid to learn!
Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! Referral Bonus Rewards! E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care Access to amazing mini-courses Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives Annual uniform allowance Generous personal pet care discounts And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
About us: Our clinic is a 45-minute drive from downtown Halifax! Chester Basin Animal Hospital is a well-established small animal hospital located on Nova Scotia's picturesque South Shore, and our primary focus is education, offering individually tailored health care to our patients. Our hospital has no on-call, no overnights, no Sundays, and no holiday schedules! Nurturing a great culture is essential to our team. We are passionate about what we do and enjoy a collaborative team that focuses on how to make our work life better! 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.
VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applicants must have completed a Veterinary Technician program and be eligible for registration, welcoming new graduates. Essential qualities include the ability to manage multiple priorities, strong problem-solving skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills when working with colleagues and pet parents.
Market context
Registered Veterinary Technician roles in Nova Scotia are typically driven by steady demand in companion-animal practices, where clinics need support with patient care, client communication, and day-to-day workflow. This role is competitive because employers often look for candidates who can juggle multiple priorities, solve problems calmly, and work well with colleagues and pet parents, while also being eligible for registration; new graduates are welcome here. If you are considering applying, confirm your program completion and registration eligibility, and note that the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.
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