Job Description

Registered Veterinary Technician

Are you looking to bring your skills to the next level with a dynamic team? Have you ever thought about working in a ER Animal hospital? If so, Metro Animal Emergency Clinic located in Dartmouth; NS is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our amazing, diverse & growing team!

About Us:

Metro Animal Emergency Clinic is a 24-hour Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care facility serving the Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding communities. We are actively seeking skilled and experienced Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our growing team. We enjoy an inclusive work environment, strong interpersonal relationships, a thirst for knowledge, and a collaborative team mentality.

What to Expect:

Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team treats each other with respect and kindness. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome. Appreciation: Our staff truly values each individual team member for who they are and each unique experience they bring to the team.

About the Role:

Have a keen interest in emergency medicine, anesthesia, and nursing care. Display excellent technical skills, particularly with blood collection and IV placement, as well as urine and blood microscopy. Be critical thinkers, excellent communicators, and lifelong students. Have compassionate, helpful, positive, and engaging attitudes. Be willing and able to work shifts that include overnights, weekends, and holidays. Excel in a busy, but satisfying, supportive, and fun workplace. Performing various diagnostic test (administer and analyze) Assist Veterinarians with surgical and therapeutic procedures. Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia. Document and maintain accurate veterinary medical records Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Including all tasks authorized and attributed to Veterinary Technologist professionals.

Applicants must:

Have graduated from an accredited VT program Have successfully passed the VTNE Be licensed with, or eligible for licensing with the NSVMA

Have 2+yrs recent experience in general or emergency practice.

Well-developed communication skills A strong work ethic within a team and independently
All interested candidates, please apply online or submit your CV to Robin Harnett- Practice Director- rharnett@maec.ca

MAEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disabled status, or genetic information. We are creating an environment for all qualified applicants, where everyone, from any background, can do their best work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 2 years of clinical experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician?
Work Location: In person