Registered Veterinary Technician
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Registered Veterinary Technician
Required Skills
Job Description
Registered Veterinary Technician
Fredericton Veterinary Urgent Care - Galaxy Vets
At Galaxy Vets, we’re building an employee-owned veterinary healthcare system with one mission: to give veterinary medicine back to veterinary professionals. Our team members are our top priority—we offer competitive pay, equity, and benefits designed to prevent burnout and let you focus on what matters: caring for pets and their families.
About Us
Our Fredericton facility opened in November 2024 and is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics, including a full in-house lab (including blood gas and PT/PTT), digital radiology, and ultrasound.
We pride ourselves on compassionate patient care, strong client communication, and a supportive, professional team culture.
The Role
As an RVT, you’ll play a key role in patient care, client education, and supporting our doctors. Daily responsibilities include:
Compassionate patient handling, triage, and client communication
Assisting with appointments, surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery
Collecting and preparing lab samples; administering medications and IV therapy
Diagnostic imaging support and maintaining sterile technique
Monitoring and treating hospitalized patients with empathy and precision
Accurate record-keeping and use of hospital computer systems
Ensuring a clean, safe, and compliant hospital environment
Occasional travel to support other hospital locations where needed
What We’re Looking For
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
2+ years of patient care experience preferred (or equivalent education/training)
Strong skills in animal handling, restraint, surgical and medical procedures
Excellent communication—calm under pressure, team-oriented, client-focused
Ability to work flexible shifts (evenings, weekends, holidays)
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work around sick/fractious animals
Alignment with Galaxy Core Values: Founders Mindset, Big-Picture Thinking, Integrity, Sense of Humour, and Always Evolving
Commitment to personal well-being and supporting others in doing the same
The Perks
Competitive pay ($26-30/hour)
Employee Ownership Trust participation
Paid Time Off & Sick Time
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid licensing & membership dues
CE allowance & ongoing training
Staff discounts
Strong focus on autonomy, well-being, and burnout prevention
Job Type: Full-time | Schedule: 12-hour shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays as needed
✨ If you’re looking for a role that combines professional growth, autonomy, and a chance to truly shape the future of veterinary care—join us at Fredericton Veterinary Urgent Care!