Veterinary 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 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.

Compensation

$19–$26/hour based on skill level and assessment

$3/hour shift premium

Weekday premium shifts: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Weekend premium shifts: Friday 7:00 p.m. – Monday 7:00 a.m.

Full-Time Benefits

Relocation Reimbursement!

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

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

Previous veterinary hospital experience preferred

Emergency veterinary experience is an asset

Passion for providing compassionate patient care and client support

Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes, 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, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Exotics, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, Chiropractic, and Cardiology

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 team-oriented 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

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.

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