Provide compassionate care for hospitalized companion animals, including surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery. Maintain detailed patient records and collaborate with colleagues and pet parents to ensure high-quality medical care.
Requirements summary
Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with knowledge of physical exams, venipuncture, and radiology. New graduates are welcome to apply provided they possess the necessary technical skills and a passion for companion animals.
professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingPatient CareMultitaskingPatient AssessmentVenipunctureAnesthesia MonitoringRadiologySurgical PreparationPatient RecoveryCatheter PlacementPhysical ExaminationsPharmacyMedical Record Keeping
Job description
Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Location
Mount Uniacke, NS Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital is welcoming Registered Veterinary Technicians to join us! As we continue to experience growth, we warmly invite you to become integral members of our team, offering opportunities for both full-time and part-time positions. 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, assisting 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. 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 Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! you can thrive in! VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more! Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology! RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time Employee assistance program Continuing education benefits; paid to learn! 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 Generous personal pet care discounts 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.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation Time
Medical Library Access
Annual Uniform Allowance
Referral Bonus Rewards
Personal Pet Care Discounts
Sick Days
Virtual Health Care
Continuing Education Benefits
Paid Membership and Dues
Paid Wellness Days
RRSP Employer 5% Match Program
Student Loan RRSP Program
Mini-courses
Community Give-back Initiatives
Meditation and Wellness E-tools
About us: Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital proudly opened its doors in April 2024, in the charming Mount Uniacke, NS community. Positioned just 10 minutes from Sackville and a convenient 25-minute drive from the Valley, and conveniently near ER Referral hospitals ensures a balanced work-life schedule—no on-call duties, overnight shifts, Sundays, or holidays required. Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital is dedicated to delivering customer service that reflects our deep sense of pride, treating each client with the utmost care and consideration, much like family. Actively engaged in our community, we forge partnerships with our clients to ensure the highest quality of care for their cherished pets. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our services; it's embedded in our culture. We take pride in delivering high-quality medicine, supported by state-of-the-art equipment including IDEXX Procyte, Catalyst, Sedivue, digital and dental radiology, and advanced monitoring technology. Our dedicated culture team nurtures a positive work environment, including various activities aimed at enhancing our collective work experience, from team-building events to regular feedback sessions.
Email
careers.canada@vca.com for more information or click "Apply" today and join us! VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know #EVTA #NSVMA If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.