Veterinary Technician, Lead
About The Position
The Veterinary Technician Lead (RVT) – Emergency & Specialty role at Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre offers an opportunity to advance your career by shaping the future of veterinary medicine. This position involves leading, mentoring, and making a significant impact in emergency and specialty care. The role requires weekday availability, participation in a rotating weekend schedule, and flexibility for evening hours. As a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in a leadership position, you will guide, support, and elevate your team while delivering exceptional patient care. You will mentor and coach Veterinary Technicians, provide hands-on care in a fast-paced environment, partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows and patient outcomes, support team members during complex cases, help build a positive hospital culture, and contribute to training and development initiatives. The hospital is a brand-new, 24,000 sq. ft. facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, offering 24/7 emergency services, advanced diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and specialty services. Ethos Veterinary Health, the network this hospital belongs to, is a leading provider of specialty and emergency veterinary care across North America.
Requirements
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with strong clinical skills
- A positive attitude, a motivating presence, and a strong commitment to supporting a healthy, collaborative team culture are required
- Passion for patient care, team development, and continuous learning
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to stay calm, focused, and supportive in fast-paced environments
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership or mentorship experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Mentor and coach Veterinary Technicians to support growth, confidence, and strong performance
- Provide hands-on, high-quality care in a fast-paced emergency and specialty environment
- Partner with hospital leadership to improve workflows and patient outcomes
- Support team members during complex or high-stress cases
- Help build a positive, respectful, and high-performing hospital culture
- Contribute to training, scheduling, and continuous development initiatives
Benefits
- Relocation Reimbursement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Paid time off and sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- RRSP with employer match
- Life and disability insurance
- 401k with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
