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Overnight Veterinary Assistant, Calgary North Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals
Calgary, AB
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VCA Animal Hospitals
Colborne, ON
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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- Full-time
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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VCA Animal Hospitals
Calgary, AB
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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Veterinary Assistant, General Practice, Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre
VCA Animal Hospitals
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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VCA Animal Hospitals
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Veterinary Assistant, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
VCA Animal Hospitals
Calgary, AB
- Internship
Schedule: This is a casual position with a rotating shift schedule, so flexibility is required to work weekends/weekdays/evenings/overnights/holidays
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Veterinary Reception, Client Care, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
VCA Animal Hospitals
Calgary, AB
- Internship
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Veterinary Technologist, ER & ICU, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
VCA Animal Hospitals
Calgary, AB
- Internship

VCA Animal Hospitals

Overnight Veterinary Assistant, Calgary North Animal Hospital

Calgary, AB, Canada

Internship

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Job details

Job type: Internship
Apply by: Dec 10, 2026
Working hours: 24 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

Original job description

Overnight Veterinary Assistant

Location: Calgary, AB

Calgary North Animal Hospital is welcoming an Overnight Veterinary Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care - with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Veterinary experience or a certificate would be an asset to this role.

What you need:

Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients
Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations
Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Duties will include:

Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients
Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients
General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels
Patient handling and restraint
Running lab work and aiding with diagnostic imaging
Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU

What We Can Offer You

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role
RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
Annual CE Allowance.
Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
Various career development pathways.
Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.

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Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient treatments, handling and restraint, laboratory work, and diagnostic imaging. Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals, maintain a clean hospital environment, and support the emergency team with ICU patient care.

Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate strong client service, compassion, the ability to stay calm and efficient in stressful situations, and initiative when working independently. Veterinary experience or a certificate is an asset, but is not stated as a requirement.

Skills

Client Service
Compassionate Patient Care
Calmness Under Pressure
Independent Initiative
Veterinary Assistance
Patient Handling and Restraint
Laboratory Testing
Diagnostic Imaging Assistance
Animal Feeding and Walking
Kennel Cleaning
Hospital Maintenance
Teamwork

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Employer RRSP Matching
Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Allowance
Uniform Allowance
Telemedicine
Employee Assistance Program
Digital Wellness Tools
Career Development Opportunities
Pet Care Discounts
Shopping Discounts

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Keywords

Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Assistant
Patient Care
Veterinarians
Veterinary Technicians
Emergency Care
Intensive Care Unit
Laboratory Work
Diagnostic Imaging
Patient Handling
Patient Restraint
Animal Feeding
Animal Walking
Kennel Cleaning
Hospital Maintenance
Client Service
Low-Stress Care
Continuing Education

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