Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency | $19–$26/hour Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week Compensation: $19–$26/hour + $3/hour Shift Premium
Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency to join our growing Emergency & Specialty animal hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role is ideal for a compassionate, motivated team member who wants to support advanced veterinary medicine while helping pets and families during critical moments.
As an Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant at MVESC, you’ll work alongside Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in a fast-paced environment while developing your skills in patient care, client communication, and emergency medicine.
Opportunities for career advancement and continuing education
Supportive work culture fostering collaboration and growth
CE Allowance + Uniform Allowance
Paid Time Off & Sick Time
Shift & Holiday Premiums
Medical/Dental/Vision
RRSP with employer match
Disability & Life Insurance
Schedule
Three 12-hour shifts per week
Includes a mix of day, evening, and overnight hours
Flexibility required to support hospital scheduling needs
Responsibilities As an Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant, you’ll support patient care, hospital operations, and the veterinary team while helping deliver an exceptional experience for pets and their families.
Assist Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care and daily treatments
Support diagnostic procedures, radiographs, and IV setups
Collect samples and assist with operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Provide compassionate animal handling and restraint for patients with various needs and temperaments
Assist with patient care needs including cleaning, walking, feeding, and comfort measures
Help maintain accurate client and patient records, estimates, and billing information
Demonstrate calm, organized support during emergency situations
Assist with client communication including phone calls, patient updates, and check-ins
Help present estimates and process payments when needed
Maintain a clean and welcoming hospital environment, including kennels, treatment areas, and exam rooms
Participate in team rounds to support continuity of patient care
Provide excellent customer service with empathy and professionalism
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture
Qualifications
One year previous veterinary hospital experience required
Emergency veterinary experience is an asset
Passion for providing compassionate patient care and client support
Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes, exotics pets, conditions, and temperaments
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced emergency animal hospital environment
Willingness to learn and grow within emergency and specialty veterinary medicine
Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-focused approach
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
About MVESC Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, MVESC's 24,000-square-foot hospital is setting a new standard for emergency and specialty veterinary medicine throughout Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to deliver the highest standard of compassionate, comprehensive, and advanced veterinary emergency and specialty care to our animal companions.
A new standard of care in Atlantic Canada featuring:
24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
Specialty Services offered throughout the week: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Exotics, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, Chiropractic, Cardiology, and Radiology
Four Surgical Suites, ICU, Endoscopy, and Ultrasound
On-site Rehabilitation Suite with Underwater Treadmill
GE Revolution EVO 128-Slice CT Scanner
Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla MRI
Why Join MVESC?
Work in a state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital
Join a collaborative team that values your ideas and expertise
Help shape the future of a growing Surgery service
Expand your skills in anesthesia, specialty medicine, and advanced patient care
Build a rewarding career while enjoying Nova Scotia's exceptional quality of life
Surrounding Areas MVESC attracts talented Veterinary Technicians from throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada, including:
Halifax, NS & Dartmouth, NS
Bedford, NS & Sackville, NS
Cole Harbour, NS & Eastern Passage, NS
Timberlea, NS & Fall River, NS
Tantallon, NS & Truro, NS
New Glasgow, NS & Kentville, NS
Bridgewater, NS & Moncton, NB
Fredericton, NB & Saint John, NB
Charlottetown, PEI
Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.
About Ethos Veterinary Health Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.