Technician
Kensington, PEI | December 10, 2025
About us:
Kensington Veterinary Clinic is a well established private practice in the heart of Prince Edward Island, Canada. We are a mixed practice serving our community of Kensington and area for over 60 years. We are equipped with in house diagnostics (Idexx, full body & dental digital radiography, ultrasound), dentistry and surgical services.
If you are looking to come home to PEI or want a slower pace, close-knit community feel, Kensington and surrounding area might be a great fit! Charlottetown is only 45 minutes away and Summerside is just a 10 minute drive. Being a smaller town, Kensington still boasts a lot of great amenities with several fantastic cafes & bakeries as well as local convenience of a grocery store, pharmacy and hardware store to name a few. We are located in the heart of PEI just minutes from beaches, hiking trails and culinary destinations. Kensington is a perfect place to call home for those who enjoy an active lifestyle, a slower pace or a family friendly community with nearby libraries, schools, playgrounds and sports facilities.
Animal Health Technician position details:
We are seeking an Animal Health Technician to join our team for a one-year maternity leave position. We are a mixed animal practice providing routine preventative care as well as in-house diagnostics, dentistry and surgical services. You would be joining a team of 2 experienced technicians, 3 small animal veterinarians, and 7 support staff of veterinary assistants and receptionists. We are seeking an individual who thrives in a team environment, takes pride in quality medicine and enjoys enhancing patient and client experience. Our clinic values communication and learning from each other. Case discussion and support of colleagues is highly valued.
We have availability for full-time and are also open to discussing flexible or part-time options. Our clinic is open for appointments Monday-Friday 8am-5pm ( shifts are 7.5 hours per day with 1 hour unpaid lunch break). On-call AHT rotation currently of one week night every 3 weeks and 1 weekend every 9-10 weekends with compensation for on-call duty as well as call-in bonus. We participate in a shared on-call group with several local practices to minimize the number of on-call shifts. We are supported by 2 local urgent care clinics as well as a triage service to help decrease after-hours on-call volume.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with team members and clients.
- Successful completion of an accredited Animal Health Technology course
- RVT qualification considered a strong asset
- Experience in general practice *
- Surgical and dentistry skills *
- ** You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values mentorship and case discussion so new grads would be supported by our practice culture. If you have a more experienced skill-set, we’re open to learning as well! 🙂
- Able to stand, walk, bend, lift and perform other physical tasks related to animal care and handling, including lifting up to 40 lbs
Duties:
- Patient Care & Monitoring
- Stay current on all hospitalized and daily appointment patients.
- Monitor and provide treatments as prescribed; notify veterinarians of any changes.
- Ensure exceptional patient comfort and maintain accurate medical records.
- Handle, restrain, and care for animals during exams, treatments, and anesthetic procedures.
- Prepare medications, vaccines, and treatment setups.
- Perform diagnostic procedures including radiographs, sample collection, and in-clinic lab tests (fecal, urinalysis, bloodwork, cytology).
- Prepare and monitor anesthesia, surgical equipment, and patient recovery.
- Conduct technician appointments (e.g., nail trims, anal gland expressions, suture removals, ear cleanings, etc.).
- Manage day admission cases (e.g., sedated radiographs, glucose curves, ultrasounds).
- Participate in after-hours on-call rotation with the AHT/RVT team.
Communication & Support (Team and Client)
- Communicate normal lab results, medication counselling, and care updates on behalf of veterinarians.
- Provide client education on health care, nutrition, and home care.
- Admit and discharge patients for surgeries, dentistry, and day procedures.
- Fill and prepare prescription medications and refills.
- Coordinate with veterinarians, reception, kennel staff, and fellow RVTs/AHTs regarding patient status and workflow.
- Assist with answering phones and clinic communications as needed.
- Maintain inventory of treatment room supplies; notify the purchasing manager when stock is low.
- Submit radiographs and referral materials; prepare and ship external lab samples.
- Check and forward lab reports and attach results to patient records
- Share in basic cleaning and upkeep duties.
Benefits:
- CE allowance
- EVTA dues paid (for RVTs)
- competitive wage based on experience and qualifications starting at $21.00/hr for an unregistered new grad with higher compensation levels for experienced and registered technicians
- RRSP
- medical/health benefits
- veterinary service and product discount
- annual vacation and paid personal time off
Contact:
Dr. Jennifer Reid, DVM
Kensington Veterinary Clinic, Kensington, PE
902-836-3410
kvcmanagingpartner@gmail.com
