Veterinary Kennel Attendant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Career advancement

Supportive work culture

CE + Uniform

Paid time off

Shift & holiday premiums

Medical/dental/vision

RRSP with employer match

Disability & life insurance

Job summary

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is hiring a full-time Kennel Attendant to join our Emergency & Specialty animal hospital. You will help maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and support the veterinary team.

The role involves three 12-hour shifts per week with a mix of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must be compassionate, physically capable, and fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, and professional attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments.
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting, standing, bending, and cleaning during the shift.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital, including kennels, treatment areas, laundry, dishes, and common spaces.
• Restock hospital supplies and ensure work areas remain organized.
• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care needs.
• Observe animal behavior and wellbeing, reporting concerns promptly to the medical team.
• Assist with safe animal restraint when needed.
• Complete additional hospital support duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Strong teamwork

Effective communication

Dog & cat handling

Physical stamina

Fluent English

Job description

Kennel Attendant | $17–$20/hour

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week

Compensation: $17–$20/hour

Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre (MVESC) is hiring a full-time Kennel Attendant to join our Emergency & Specialty animal hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. This role is ideal for someone passionate about animal care who enjoys staying organized, supporting veterinary teams, and helping create a clean and safe environment for patients.

As a Kennel Attendant at MVESC, you’ll play an important role in supporting daily hospital operations while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Compensation

• $17–$20/hour

Full-Time 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

Schedule

• Targeting three 12-hour shifts per week
• Mix of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays - Flexibility required

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital, including kennels, treatment areas, laundry, dishes, and common spaces
• Restock hospital supplies and ensure work areas remain organized
• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care needs
• Observe animal behavior and wellbeing, reporting concerns promptly to the medical team
• Assist with safe animal restraint when needed
• Complete additional hospital support duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, and professional attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting, standing, bending, and cleaning throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required

About MVESC

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
• GE Revolution EVO 128-Slice CT Scanner
• Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla MRI

Why Join MVESC?

• Work in a state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital
• Join a collaborative team that values your ideas and expertise
• 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

Surrounding Areas

• Halifax, NS & Dartmouth, NS
• Bedford, NS & Sackville, NS
• Cole Harbour, NS & Eastern Passage, NS
• Timberlea, NS & Fall River, NS
• Tantallon, NS & Truro, NS
• New Glasgow, NS & Kentville, NS
• Bridgewater, NS & Moncton, NB
• Fredericton, NB & Saint John, NB
• Charlottetown, PEI

Considering Relocating?

Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. 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.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

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

Join Us

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.