Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT, Chester Basin Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals
Bickerton West
Job Description
Veterinary Technician, RVTLocation: 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
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 you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!
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!
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