Back to results

Veterinary Technologist, Calgary North Animal Hospital

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

Apply on vcacareers.com About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT


Location: Calgary, AB

Position: Full-Time, Permanent



Calgary North Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT, to join our team. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!


  • Have completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program.
  • New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy - welcome to apply!  We love growing new graduates!
  • Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.
  • Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
  • Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.  
  • Passion to learn more within the role.
  • A love for all companion animals!!



What VCA Canada Offers


  • RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
  • Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
  • Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!
  • Paid membership and dues
  • Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
  • Employee assistance program
  • Continuing education benefits: paid to learn!
  • Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
  • Referral Bonus Rewards!
  • E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus  
  • Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
  • A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
  • Access to amazing mini-courses
  • Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Generous personal pet care discounts
  • And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!


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.




Click Apply Now!













#ABVTA

#RVT

#VetTechJobs

#CalgaryJobs

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Registered Veterinary Technologist at Calgary North Animal Hospital will examine and monitor animals, assist with surgery and recovery, and keep accurate patient records. The role also involves caring for hospitalized pets and communicating with their owners.

Requirements

Candidates need a completed veterinary or animal health technologist program, with new graduates welcome. Strong record-keeping, multitasking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills are required, along with a love of companion animals.

Skills

  • Physical examination
  • Patient assessment
  • Catheter placement
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Radiology
  • Venipuncture
  • Pharmacy
  • Surgical preparation
  • Surgical assistance
  • Patient recovery
  • Patient record keeping
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Client communication
  • Teamwork
  • Animal handling
  • Hospital nursing care

Benefits

  • RRSP employer group match
  • Paid membership and dues
  • Paid wellness, sick days and vacation
  • Employee assistance program
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Virtual health care
  • Annual uniform allowance
  • Personal pet care discounts
  • Online journal and textbook access

Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • Registered Veterinary Technologist
  • RVT
  • Veterinary Technologist
  • Animal Health Technologist
  • veterinary nursing
  • anesthesia monitoring
  • surgical assistant
  • radiology
  • venipuncture
  • catheter placement
  • patient records
  • veterinary medicine
  • companion animals
  • animal hospital
  • Calgary
  • new graduate

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

  • Generous paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Performance bonus
  • Employee discount
  • Wellness program
  • Uniform provided
  • Remote work allowance

Licences and certifications

  • RVT

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Veterinary Technology
  • Animal Health Technology

Report this job

Get in touch
MovoJobs

Contact us