Veterinary Client Service Representative, Maritime

**Join Our Growing Team in a Brand-New State-of-the-Art Facility**
**Position**: Veterinary Assistant / Client Service Representative

Are you passionate about helping pets and the people who love them? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where growth and learning are encouraged every day? If so, **Maritime Veterinary Emergency + Specialty Centre** (MVESC) wants to hear from you

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**
- $19-$25/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

**Schedule**
- Targeting three 12-hour shifts per week
- Includes a mix of day, evening, and overnight hours—flexibility required

**What We Offer**
- CSR Certificate Program
- 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
- Financial support and onsite mentorship for those pursuing VTS certification

**Position Overview**
As a **Veterinary Assistant/Client Service Representative**, you’ll be the first point of contact for clients and their beloved pets. We're looking for someone who **truly values the client experience** and is dedicated to remaining in a **client-facing, front desk-focused role**. You’ll play a key part in ensuring smooth communication, compassionate support, and a welcoming environment for every visitor. This is not a stepping-stone position—it’s a vital role at the heart of our hospital.

**Responsibilities**
- Deliver outstanding customer service and communication
- Greet clients and pets warmly upon arrival
- Handle emergency situations with confidence and care
- Manage multi-line phone system and respond to client inquiries
- Provide updates to clients on pet status and wait times
- Present treatment estimates and process payments
- Support patient admissions, discharges, and medical recordkeeping
- Maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital
- Collaborate closely with medical teams to support patient care
- Additional administrative or support tasks as needed

**Requirements**:

- Prior experience in a veterinary hospital or emergency setting strongly preferred
- Compassionate, patient, and professional demeanor
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a team environment
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and handling sensitive client information
- ** Fluent English skills (speaking & reading)** are required for the role.

Help us shape the future of emergency and specialty veterinary care in Nova Scotia
- 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._
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