Veterinary Technician, RVT

Flexible Schedules, part-time or full-time

Location: Bedford, NS

VCA Canada Bedford Parks Animal Hospital is currently welcoming full-time or part-time Veterinary Technicians to join our vet tech team!

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

• Strong problem-solving aptitude, including the ability to ask clarifying questions to facilitate effective solution-finding

• 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!

• Career longevity; providing you with the opportunity to manage your own client appointments in collaboration with VCA Canada Veterinarians

• 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

• 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) offers 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! ​

​About us: Bedford Parks Animal Hospital is an easy commute from anywhere within Halifax Regional Municipality. Our new hospital has a large, bright, beautiful new space to work in!! We have been proudly an active member of our community in the Halifax Region since 2021 and strive 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 culture of collaboration and wellness if essential to our team.

Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now!

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.

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