Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is hiring a Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant to support their team. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, detail-oriented, and ready to provide exceptional care to pets. This role involves hands-on animal care, client communication, and assistance with diagnostic procedures. The company offers a supportive workplace culture and a range of benefits, including medical and dental insurance from day one.

Benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

Uniform Allowance

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

RRSP with employer match

Employee Pet Discount

Qualifications

• Passionate and team-oriented individual required.
• Experience in veterinary assistance is preferred.
• Ability to handle pets compassionately, including challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnostic procedures, radiographs, and IV setups.
• Collect samples and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide animal care, including cleaning, walking, and feeding.

Skills

Compassionate animal handling

Client communication

Diagnostic procedure assistance

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Now Hiring: Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant - Join Our Growing Team in a Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Facility!

Are you passionate about providing specialized care that helps pets live longer, healthier lives? Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistant to support our Surgery team. Join our collaborative, fast‑paced environment where your skills and compassion make a lasting impact on patients and their families every day.

Opened in May 2024, our brand‑new, 24,000‑square‑foot hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, delivers high‑quality emergency and specialty care to pets across the greater Halifax Regional Municipality. Join us at the forefront of veterinary medicine in a collaborative environment built for compassion, innovation, and excellence.

Compensation

• $20–$26/hour, based on skill level and assessment

Schedule

• Targeting four 10‑hour shifts per week (days)

What We Offer

• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time
• Holiday & Shift Premiums
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTING DAY 1!
• RRSP with employer match
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Pet Discount
• Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
• Access to VetGirl Subscription
• Partnership with Penn Foster Veterinary Technology program, including scholarships
• License application and renewal reimbursement for RVTs.
• Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification

About the Job

We’re looking for a passionate, team‑oriented individual to join our veterinary team as a Technician Assistant. In this vital role, you’ll support both our medical team and clients by helping deliver exceptional patient care and service. From hands‑on animal care to client communication, your days will be fast‑paced, meaningful, and full of opportunities to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting with diagnostic procedures, radiographs, and IV setups
• Collecting samples and operating/maintaining laboratory equipment
• Providing compassionate animal handling and restraint, even with challenging patients
• Supporting patient care needs like cleaning, walking, and feeding
• Helping maintain accurate client and patient records, billing, and estimates
• Demonstrating calm and efficiency during emergency situations
• Assisting with client communication, including phone calls, patient updates, and check‑ins
• Presenting estimates and processing payments
• Ensuring a clean, welcoming hospital environment (kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, etc.)
• Participating in team rounds to ensure continuity of care
• Providing top‑tier customer service with empathy and professionalism
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their people while working alongside a dedicated, supportive team. Help us shape the future of emergency and specialty veterinary care in Nova Scotia!

For more information about our hospital, please visit: https://www.maritimevet.ca/

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.