Registered Veterinary Technician

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!