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Veterinary Technician, RVT - Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic

VCA Animal Hospitals·Halifax, Nova Scotia

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide medical, surgical, and dental care for small companion animals including surgical assistance and patient recovery. Maintain accurate patient records and deliver compassionate care to hospitalized pets and their owners.

Veterinary Technician, Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic Location

  • Eastern
  • Passage,
  • NS
  • Schedule:
  • Flexible, call to discuss
  • Employment
  • Type: Full Time and Part Time Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic is currently welcoming full-time and part-time Veterinary Technicians to join our vet tech team!
  • About us: Our clinic is a 15-minute drive to Dartmouth and is an easy commute from anywhere within Halifax Regional Municipality. Our newly renovated expanded hospital has a large, bright, beautiful new space to work in!! Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic has been proudly an active member of our community in the Halifax Region since 1999 and strives to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for small companion animals. Our hospital is within close proximity to 24/7 emergency clinic support; therefore 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!
  • What you bring to this role: Have completed a Veterinary Technician program; eligible to register in Nova Scotia 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 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 RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology! Paid membership and dues Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
  • Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! Referral Bonus Rewards! Employee assistance program E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives Annual uniform allowance & generous pet care discounts And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! #EVTA #VetTechJobs #animalclinics 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.

Requirements

Must have completed a Veterinary Technician program and be eligible for registration in Nova Scotia. New graduates with foundational knowledge in patient assessment and clinical skills are encouraged to apply.

  • professional certificate
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Patient Assessment
  • Venipuncture
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Radiology
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Patient Recovery
  • Catheter Placement
  • Physical Examinations
  • Pharmacy
  • Patient Record Keeping

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation Time
  • Annual Uniform Allowance
  • Career Development
  • Referral Bonus Rewards
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Sick Days
  • Virtual Health Care
  • Continuing Education Benefits
  • RRSP Employer Group Match Program
  • Paid Wellness Days
  • Paid Membership And Dues
  • Pet Care Discounts
  • Online Access To Journals And Textbooks

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Locations
Halifax, Nova Scotia; Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
VA

Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

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 general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 38 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Veterinary technician roles remain in steady demand

Veterinary Technician roles in Nova Scotia are typically driven by ongoing clinic needs for patient care, diagnostics, and support in busy small-animal practices. Competition can be strong because employers often look for candidates with formal technician training, eligibility for registration, and practical clinical skills, while also valuing new graduates who can learn quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration eligibility and highlight any hands-on patient assessment experience in your application.

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