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  • We are welcoming full-time or part-time Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our RVT team!

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    About us: Our clinic is a 15-minute drive to Dartmouth and is an easy commute from anywhere within Halifax Regional Municipality. Our newly renovated expanded hospital has a large, bright, beautiful new space to work in!! Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic has been proudly an active member of our community in the Halifax Region since 1999…


  • We’re Hiring! Veterinarian, DVM

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    Veterinarian, DVM Location: Eastern Passage, NS Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team, to provide the best care possible. We are dedicated to your continuous learning and offer extensive in-house…


  • April Showers bring … puddles and ticks (Part 1): Leptospirosis

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    By: Dr. Emma Bush One of the five main vaccines that are used for our canine pets in the Maritimes Provinces is the Leptospirosis vaccine. But what is Leptospirosis, and why do we care so much about preventing it? What is it? Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect the liver, kidneys and even…


  • Dental Health Month

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    Did you know that our pets get dental disease just like we do? Plaque and calculus buildup, gingivitis, gum erosion and broken and infected teeth are some, but not all, of the common dental concerns that we see in dogs and cats. Bacteria are attracted to teeth as soon as within hours of being cleaned.…


  • New Year, New Pet Part 2 – Information on spaying and neutering your new cat or dog

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    One of the most important things to think about when getting a new cat or dog is spaying and neutering. This is an important consideration to prevent various health concerns. For females, these include breast cancer and infection of the uterus (pyometra). For males, testicular cancer and infection of the prostate. For both, surgical sterilization…


  • New Year, New Pet: Preparing for your new puppy or kitten By Dr. Emma Bush

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    It is the start of the New Year and we are all excited about what the coming months will bring. Many of us are considering welcoming new additions to the family, namely new puppies and kittens. Some may even have already had a new pet come to them, found underneath the Christmas tree.In any of…


  • September is Happy Healthy Cat Month!

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    Although we spend our entire year trying to make sure all of our feline patients are happy and healthy, September is the OFFICIAL month to celebrate! It is a common misconception that cats are self-reliant and don’t need as much attention as dogs. Cats are extremely social creatures, and require the same amount of care…


  • Registered Veterinary Technician

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    Eastern Passage, NS Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic is currently looking for amazing new full-time or part-time experienced Veterinary Technicians, RVT join our team! At our small companion animal hospitals, we strive to provide customer service we are proud of and treat our clients like family.  Our clinic is an active member of the community…


  • Registered Veterinary Technician

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    Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital is currently looking for an amazing part-time or full-time RVT to join our team!  We are growing at our small animal hospital in beautiful Eastern Passage, and expanding our hospital as well as our team.  We strive to provide customer service we are proud of and treat our clients like…


  • Tips for Bringing Home a New Dog

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  • Tips for Bringing Home a New Cat

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  • Brushing your Dog’s Teeth

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    What would happen if you stopped brushing your own teeth? Even if you only ate hard food, as most dogs do, there still would be problems. You should be brushing your dog’s teeth twice daily if you can manage it; it’s not as difficult as you might imagine. What are the benefits of brushing? Brushing…