Ethos Veterinary Health
Exotics Veterinary Technician Assistant, Part Time
EX - Technician Assistant - Dartmouth, NS, Canada - Part Time
Compensation:
- $19–$26/hour, based on skill level and assessment
- $2.50/hour shift premium
- Weekdays: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Weekends: Friday 5:00 p.m. – Monday 8:00 a.m
- Part time – 24 hours per week
- Career growth & continuing education opportunities
- CE & uniform allowance
- Paid time off & sick days
- Shift & holiday premiums
- Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- RRSP with employer match
- Life & Disability Insurance
As an Exotics Technician Assistant, you will deliver compassionate care to all patients while supporting doctors, management, and your peers. You will monitor and treat patients, maintain detailed records, and ensure a seamless experience for clients. This fast-paced role requires organization, dependability, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under high-pressure situations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Client & Patient Care:
- Admit, discharge, and escort patients to exam rooms
- Obtain patient weights and provide the doctor with all relevant medical history
- Educate clients on medications, home care, and aftercare instructions
- Provide financial estimates and explain payment options to clients
- Obtain client consent for diagnostics or procedures as requested
- Return client calls in order of priority and relay messages, lab results, and doctor responses
- Contact referring veterinarian offices as needed
- Produce aftercare options and sympathy cards for deceased patients
- Assist with sample collection, lab submissions, and running, reviewing, and interpreting lab tests and cytologies
- Administer oral and topical medications
- Assist with placing IV catheters and managing anesthesia (induction, maintenance, recovery)
- Support doctors in procedures including CT, ultrasound, ear washes, biopsies, laser procedures, vaccinations, and more
- Disinfect and maintain all medical equipment after each patient
- Invoice all patient services and manage patient records accurately
- Stock and clean common areas, assist with laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, and other general tasks as needed
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions
A new standard of care in Atlantic Canada — featuring:
✔️ 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
✔️ Neurology, Surgery, Internal Medicine & more
✔️ Exotics, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Cardiology
✔️ 4 Surgical Suites, ICU, Endoscopy, Ultrasound
✔️ On-site Rehab Suite w/ Underwater Treadmill
✔️ BRAND NEW GE Revolution EVO 128-Slice CT Scanner
✔️ BRAND NEW Siemens Espree 1.5 Tesla MRI!!
Why Join MVESC?
- Work in a cutting-edge hospital with a collaborative, supportive culture.
- Be part of a growing specialty service with opportunities to shape its future.
- Advance your skills in Neurology, anesthesia, and critical care.
Dartmouth, NS
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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.
