We’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, be respected,
and do meaningful work every day… this might be it.
Who We Are
Fredericton Veterinary Walk-In & Urgent Care is a part of the Galaxy Vets family, a network of employee-owned urgent care hospitals, where veterinary professionals don’t just work — they grow, lead, and share in the success of the business.
Our mission is simple: give veterinary medicine back to veterinary professionals.
That means better systems, better support, and real opportunities for career and financial growth — without burnout.
You’ll thrive here if you align with Galaxy’s core values:
🧠 Founder’s mindset
🔭 Sees the bigger picture
📈 Always evolving
✅ Lead with integrity
😄 Sense of humour
About the Clinic
🏥 State-of-the-art facility
Full in-house laboratory, digital radiology, and ultrasound — modern diagnostic capabilities to support excellent patient care.
📍 Beautiful Fredericton, NB
Located in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick, a fully equipped veterinary facility staffed with an experienced and professional team.
🤝 Compassionate care
We pride ourselves on compassionate care for patients and clients. Communicating with clients is a top priority for our team.
🚀 Growth & autonomy
If you are looking for growth, autonomy, innovation, and a sense of purpose — look no further.
What You’ll Do
| 🩺 Treat each patient and customer with the highest level of compassion and care | 👨⚕️ Assist doctors with appointments, surgery, and client education so they can focus on overall patient care |
| 📋 Perform initial patient evaluation, reporting to the doctor on the nature of the visit and client concerns | 🔬 Obtain and prepare lab samples (blood, urine, fecal, cytology) for in-house and external analysis |
| 🐾 Restrain animals safely, efficiently, and compassionately during examinations and procedures | 💉 Perform venipuncture, place IV catheters, calculate drip rates, and administer IV medications |
| 💊 Accurately prepare and dispense medications as directed, ensuring proper records and client charges | 😴 Monitor anesthesia and surgical recovery, and communicate with owners throughout |
| 🔧 Prepare and set up for medical, surgical, and diagnostic imaging — using proper sterile technique and equipment checks | 🧹 Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment through sanitation, sterilization, and regulatory compliance |
| 🐕 Monitor hospitalized pets, administer treatments, and ensure food, water, and welfare are properly addressed | 💻 Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates |
Who We’re Looking For
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Certification | Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) |
| 🧠 Experience | 2+ years of direct patient care experience preferred |
| 📚 Exams | Passed the VTNE, or will be passing it soon |
| 💬 Communication | Strong client education & teamwork skills |
| ⚡ Mindset | Calm under pressure, proactive, detail-oriented |
| 🕒 Schedule | Flexible (evenings, weekends, holidays) |
Physical & Safety Requirements
This role is active, hands-on, and fast-paced.
You should be comfortable with:
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Working at a keyboard or workstation for portions of the day
- Kneeling, bending, crouching, balancing, or crawling when needed
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Working around sick, injured, or fractious animals
- Exposure to zoonotic diseases, hazardous materials, cleaning agents, anesthetic gases, and radiation
- Following all hospital safety protocols and WorkSafeNB standards
Compensation & Perks
| $26–$32/hr plus dividend potential | 36–44 hrs/week expected Equity for everyone at 24+ hrs/wk |
| Benefit | What You Get |
|---|---|
| 🏖️ Time Off | Competitive PTO included |
| 🏥 Benefits | Health, dental, vision, and other insurance options |
| 📜 Professional Support | Paid annual licensing and membership dues |
| 🎓CE Allowance | CE budget to keep your skills sharp |
| 🐾 Extras | Discounts on veterinary services for your own pets |
| 🔄Ongoing Feedback | Feedback loops to ensure employee satisfaction, autonomy, and burnout prevention |
Apply Now
Fill in your details and upload your CV. We review every application and will be in touch soon.