Veterinary Assistant, Cardiology | $24–$28 CAD/hour Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday Compensation: $24–$28 CAD/hour Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Cardiology team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This position combines hands‑on patient care with cardiology referral coordination, offering the opportunity to work alongside veterinary cardiologists and Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) in a collaborative specialty hospital. If you enjoy working with patients, supporting clients, and keeping a busy specialty service organized, this role offers the opportunity to develop your cardiology knowledge while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Full-Time Benefits Shift & Holiday Premiums Medical/Dental/Vision Disability & Life Insurance Full-Time, Monday–Friday Shift hours: Cardiology Referral & Administrative Coordination Coordinate cardiology referrals, appointments, and follow‑up visits with clients and referring veterinary hospitals. Obtain, organize, and review medical records, laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, ECGs, and previous echocardiograms. Ensure referral records are complete, accurate, and available to the Cardiology team before scheduled appointments.

Provide clients with appointment instructions, preparation requirements, and general Cardiology service information. Maintain accurate referral, scheduling, and patient information within the hospital's practice‑management system. Coordinate patient transfers and referrals between Cardiology, Emergency/ICU, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and other hospital departments.

Assist with preparing cardiology reports, referral documentation, and correspondence.

Cardiology

Clinical & Patient Care Support Assist with patient intake, medical history collection, and preparation for cardiology appointments and procedures. Support veterinary cardiologists and RVTs with echocardiography, ECGs, blood pressure measurements, and other cardiac diagnostics. Prepare and maintain cardiology equipment, examination areas, and treatment spaces.

Assist with patient monitoring before, during, and after diagnostic procedures.



Support sedation and anesthesia preparation and monitoring under the direction of the veterinary team. Assist with blood collection, catheter placement, medication administration, and other clinical procedures as directed and within your training and scope of practice.

Provide client education and discharge instructions as directed by the veterinary team. Support secure and efficient patient flow throughout the Cardiology service. Work closely with veterinary cardiologists, RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, client service representatives, and referring veterinarians.

Support effective handoffs between administrative and clinical team members. Help maintain organized referral processes and efficient departmental workflows. Participate in team meetings, departmental initiatives, and process improvements.

Provide additional administrative or clinical support based on departmental needs. Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician Assistant, or in a similar veterinary hospital role preferred.

Experience in a specialty, referral, emergency, or general practice veterinary hospital is an asset. Interest in veterinary cardiology, specialty medicine, and advanced patient care.

Veterinary

Technician education or RVT status is an asset but not required.Previous experience coordinating veterinary referrals, appointments, or medical records is an asset. Ability to manage multiple referrals, appointments, and administrative priorities while maintaining accuracy. Comfortable assisting with patient handling, restraint, and clinical procedures within your training and scope of practice.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced specialty hospital while supporting both clinical and administrative responsibilities. Proficiency with computer systems and electronic medical records;

experience with ezyVet and SmartFlow is an asset. Willingness to learn cardiology‑specific terminology, diagnostics,



procedures, and workflows.

Fluent

English speaking and reading skills required. About the Hospital Located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is a 24,000‑square‑foot hospital 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.

Our hospital offers: ~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 ~ Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla MRI At MVESC, you'll work alongside a team-oriented team that values your ideas and expertise while gaining exposure to advanced specialty medicine and patient care.

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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.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. 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. 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.

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