Veterinary Technician, ER & ICU, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

JOB DESCRIPTION

Registered Veterinary Technician, RVT

Location: Calgary, AB

Department: ER/ICU

Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Casual and Overnight

Compensation: $ to $ per hour, depending on experience and skills.

Schedule: Flexible schedule, ask us more! Shift Premium for overnights!

Relocation Allowance and Support Available!

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is a state-of-the-art veterinary emergency and referral hospital, providing expert care and treatment around the clock. We are expanding our team and are welcoming Registered Veterinary Technicians who want to expand their skills, grow professionally, and be part of an amazing collaborative team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and want to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families, we want to hear from you! As a specialized Registered Veterinary Technician, you will perform the following key responsibilities:

• Provide advanced care for 7 to 10 critically ill and injured patients on average per shift

• Assist with emergency resuscitation, trauma stabilization and critical care management

• Prepare patients for anesthesia and surgical procedures, monitoring vitals throughout

• Assist or perform diagnostic testing, lab work and imaging

• Maintain and prepare medical equipment, medications and supplies

• Collaborate closely with a skilled team of specialists and technicians to ensure seamless patient care

• Participate in ongoing professional development

• Contribute to mentoring and training junior team members

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician credential

• Open to new graduates; experience in emergency and specialty services is an asset

• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to client care

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary medical team

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of patient care

What We Can Offer You!

• 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) offering quick access to quality care

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

• 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.

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