Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency

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.

• $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.

• 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

• 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
• 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

• 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

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.

• 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
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