Veterinary Technician

Pets People Practice NS Inc. is seeking four (4) full-time Veterinary Technicians to work at its Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital location in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Our Emergency & Referral Hospital offers a wide range of comprehensive medical, surgical, specialist, and emergency veterinary services to keep your pets healthy. Our teams of established and highly efficient veterinary professionals are dedicated to providing the best possible care.

The successful candidates will be scheduled for 30 - 44 hours, which can include: day shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts, weekend shifts, and holidays.

Total Compensation:

We recognize how critical Veterinary Technicians are to providing the best possible medical, surgical, and emergency care. We prove this by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through:

• A Competitive Wage Rate
• A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
• Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
• Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage
• P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• RRSP Matching
• Continuing Education (CE): $1000 towards CE plus 3 days of paid leave to attend CE
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Personal Emergency Days
• Generous Veterinary Discounts
• Clothing Allowance
• Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates 

If you are looking for a progressive environment where each individual is heard, and recognized for their unique contributions, we'd love to talk.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Job Duties: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Produce radiographs, collect and analyse samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems
• Assist veterinarian with animals before, during and following surgery by preparing surgical equipment, administering and monitoring anaesthetics and cleaning up after surgery
• Administer treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian
• Provide wound and bandage care
• Conduct specialized procedures such as animal identification and hoof trimming
• Educate and advise clients on animal health care including nutrition and home care
• Assist in laboratory research
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties.

Company Operating Name: Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

Business Address: 168 Hobsons Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3T 0M4

Title of Position: Veterinary Technician

Terms of Employment: Full-time, permanent

Official Language/Language of Work: English

Hourly Pay Range: $19.80/hr - $32.00/hr Canadian Dollars

Location of Work: 168 Hobsons Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3T 0M4

Contact Information:

Name: Matthew Verwey

Telephone Number (Cell): 1-289-218-7041

Email: mverwey@p3vetpartners.ca

Level of Education Required: Veterinary Technician diploma

Skill Requirements/Work Experience: 1 year of experience required at minimum