Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
NVA
- New Glasgow, NS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor in hospital at all times. This includes being respectful of teammates and clients, appropriate dress or uniform, and prioritizing work duties in an effective manner.
- Demonstrating accountability and professionalism by conducting accurate and timely results with minimal supervision.
- Planning ahead to anticipate the patient / doctor’s needs.
- Greeting clients, either on the phone or in person, in a friendly and welcoming manner.Skills & Qualifications· Certification as a Registered Veterinary Technician.· Ability to communicate ideas, express opinion and respond to team members in a professional and positive manner. Involves using an upbeat tone, displaying positive body language and actively listening and understanding the value of differing opinions and ideas.· The ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.· Build positive client relationships through remaining calm in all circumstances, displaying a genuine care and compassion towards clients and their pets, being respectful and non-judgmental in all interacations and providing exceptional customer service.· Counsel clients on various aspects of animal care such as doseage/purpose of medications, home care and preventative healthcare recommendations.· Answer client questions and provide knowledgeable information regarding services, merchandise, pet grooming aids, food supplies and other non-medical items available at the Practice.· Ability to effectively handle and control aggressive animals.· Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in a veterinary clinic environment, including euthanasia.· Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.· Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.· Must have active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, judgment and decision making skills.· Contribute to the team as a whole by pro-actively offering assistance to others and willingly performing job tasks that team members need help with or might be outside of normal job responsibilities. May involve assisting to clean and maintain public areas of the Practice.· Valid driver’s license with good driving record.Position Requirements
RVT: Licenced to conduct RVT roles and responsibilities in Nova Scotia.
Candidates are required to have WHMIS, and Basic First Aid certification and/or clearance.Being able to lift pets or product up to 25kg is a requirement.At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.