Veterinary Technician Assistant, Emergency
About The Position
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. As an Emergency Veterinary 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.
Requirements
- 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
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
