Ethos Veterinary Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Kennel Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized hospital environment while assisting veterinary staff with patient care. Duties include restocking supplies, monitoring animal wellbeing, and providing safe restraint during medical procedures.
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
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
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.
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.
Candidates must be compassionate, dependable, and comfortable handling dogs and cats of various temperaments. The role requires the physical ability to lift, stand, and bend, along with fluent English communication skills.
Market context
Veterinary kennel attendant roles in Nova Scotia typically value dependable animal care, clear English communication, and comfort handling dogs and cats with varied temperaments. Candidates may be more competitive when they demonstrate safe lifting, standing, and bending abilities alongside compassionate care; review the employer’s handling expectations and prepare relevant examples before applying. This platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits, including insurance and sick time, can reduce research time from the original job description.
