Registered Veterinary Technician, Lead
Ethos Veterinary Health•Dartmouth, NS
•$35 - $42•Onsite
About The Position
Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician Lead - RVT to join our Emergency & Specialty animal hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician to combine advanced clinical skills with leadership, mentorship, and team development. As a Veterinary Technician Lead at MVESC, you’ll support exceptional patient care, mentor fellow Veterinary Technicians, and help shape the future of a growing emergency and specialty veterinary team.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentorship experience preferred
- Strong emergency, critical care, or specialty medicine experience preferred
- Positive attitude with a demonstrated ability to motivate and support team members
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm, focused, and supportive in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for patient care, professional development, and continuous learning
Responsibilities
- Mentor, coach, and support Veterinary Technicians to encourage professional growth, confidence, and clinical excellence
- Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary hospital environment
- Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows, efficiency, and patient outcomes
- Support team members during complex, critical, and high-stress cases
- Help foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture
- Assist with onboarding, training, and development initiatives for Veterinary Technicians
- Contribute to scheduling support and team performance initiatives
- Serve as a clinical role model by demonstrating advanced technical skills and patient advocacy
- Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and clients to ensure seamless patient care
Benefits
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education
- Supportive work culture fostering collaboration and growth
- CE Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- Paid Time Off & Sick Time
- Shift & Holiday Premiums
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- RRSP with employer match
- Disability & Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
