Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $19–$26/hour 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. 3/hour shift premium ~ Weekday premium shifts: 7:00 p.m. – Weekend premium shifts: Full-Time Benefits Relocation Reimbursement! Shift & Holiday Premiums Medical/Dental/Vision Disability & Life Insurance Three 12-hour shifts per week Includes a mix of day, evening, and overnight hours Flexibility required to support hospital scheduling needs Assist veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care and daily treatments Collect samples and assist with operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment Provide compassionate animal handling and restraint for patients with various needs and temperaments 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 Provide excellent customer service with empathy and professionalism Previous veterinary hospital experience preferred Emergency veterinary experience is an asset Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes, conditions, and temperaments 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 Fluent English speaking and reading skills required 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 ~ Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla MRI Work in a state‑of‑the‑art specialty and emergency hospital 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 Considering Relocating? 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.

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.

📌 Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency (Dartmouth)
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