Veterinary Technician, Chester Basin Animal Hospital at VCA Animal Hospitals

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Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time Level: Experienced or new graduates Compensation: $22.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience Bonus: Relocation and Sign-On At 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 Do Clinical & 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. What You Will Bring 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. What We Can Offer You 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! 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