Halifax, Ns Surgical assistant Jobs – 8 Openings This Week

Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology
Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Store discount
- Wellness program
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Dentalcorp Health Services LTD. —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Employee assistance program
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Veterinary Referral Coordinator
Rockyview Orthopedic & Veterinary Referral Specialists —Dartmouth, NS
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Front desk
- In-person
- Dental care
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Veterinary Assistant for Specialty Surgery
Rockyview Orthopedic & Veterinary Referral Specialists —Dartmouth, NS
- From $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Trimac Dental Centre - Surgical RDA
Dentalcorp Canada —Halifax, NS
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Employee assistance program
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Veterinary Technician, RVT - Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic
VCA Animal Hospitals —Eastern Passage, NS
- Full-time
- Patient care
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
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VCA Animal Hospitals —Mount Uniacke, NS
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Mentoring
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Ethos Veterinary Health —Dartmouth, NS
- $35–$42 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Supervising experience
- Patient care
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital
Halifax, NS

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Store discount
Extended health care
Wellness program
RRSP match
Designated paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental care
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Company events
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Life insurance
On-site parking

Skills

Customer appointment booking
Analysis skills
Cleaning
Managing patient records

Full job description

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Ophthalmology

Full-Time - Start date Summer 2026

About Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is a ground-breaking specialty hospital located in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are host to multiple specialists and departments including Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Anesthesia, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, Emergency/ECC with a dedicated ICU, Surgery and Exotics. We have been expanding since opening and are constantly growing.

At Coastal Care, we strive to provide a collaborative and cohesive work environment. We encourage growth, innovation, and continued training. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized, and learning is continuous.

Overview

We are seeking a Veterinary Technician Assistant with a passion for Ophthalmology. This service is fast-paced and high-volume, handling a wide range of referral cases from general practices, including complex surgical procedures and specialized diagnostics. We’re looking for a motivated and adaptable team player with strong analytical and medical skills who thrives under pressure. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking are key, along with clear communication and collaboration. Work alongside a dedicated specialty team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their people.

Skills and Opportunities:

Capability setting up and cleaning surgical suites
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with multiple specialty departments
Competence operating cloud based medical records and troubleshooting IT issues
Proficiency with restraint of canine and feline patients with and without sedatives, positioning for exams and procedures
Safely lift and handle large dogs
Great consistency with clients and staying on top of follow up calls, refills etc
Familiarity with surgical instruments, and learning many specific tools and protocols
Happy to learn set up, handling and cleaning very delicate instruments and diagnostic tools including slit lamp, Volk lens, Heine ophthalmoscope, Finoff transilluminators and tonometer
Open to learning set-up and use of highly specialized equipment during surgical and non-surgical procedures including: operating microscope, ultrasound, diode laser, phacoemulsification system, cryotherapy unit, etc
Ability to learn use of our camera to help take detailed ophthalmic photos and uploading them to patient files
Professional comportment and proficient medical charting, scribing

Ideal Candidate:

Graduate from a Veterinary Assistant program, or currently pursuing veterinary studies
Experience in a busy clinical setting is an asset
Motivated to provide the highest level of care at a specialty level
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high demand environment while performing moderately physically demanding work that requires lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and staying active throughout the day
Resilient, adaptable and ready to support a busy team through highly technical procedures and tight appointment bookings

Email: Jennifer Sutton, VTA Manager [email protected]

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week, Mon-Thurs 8a-6p

Benefits:

100% employer paid Manulife for medical, dental and more
Free Employee Family Assistance Program (Telus)
Professional Services coverage for chiropractor, physiotherapy, massage etc
RRSP matching
Uniform allowance
Life insurance
On-site parking
PTO and Vacation
Paid holidays beyond the standard NS requirements
CE allowance and paid time to attend
Wellness program, staff discount and Veterinary discount pricing through Hills, RC, PPVD portals

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Store discount
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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surgical assistant jobs in halifax, ns

Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

Surgical Dental Assistant - Dentalcorp

Veterinary Referral Coordinator

Veterinary Assistant for Specialty Surgery

Trimac Dental Centre - Surgical RDA

Veterinary Technician, RVT - Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Technician, Uniacke Lakes Animal Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technician, Lead

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