Registered Veterinary Technician, Lead

Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) required

Nice to have:

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

$35–$42/hour

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.

$35–$42/hour

As a Veterinary Technician Lead, you'll provide exceptional patient care while serving as a mentor and resource for your fellow Veterinary Technicians.

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

Assist with onboarding, training, and development initiatives for Veterinary Technicians

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

Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, MVESC's 24,000-square-foot hospital is setting a new standard for emergency and specialty veterinary medicine throughout Atlantic Canada.

Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of compassionate, comprehensive, and advanced veterinary emergency and specialty care to our animal companions.

A new standard of care in Atlantic Canada featuring:

24/7 Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Exotics, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, Chiropractic, and Cardiology

Four Surgical Suites, ICU, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound

On-site Rehabilitation Suite with Underwater Treadmill