Emergency Veterinary Assistant, Team Lead, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in Calgary is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant Team Lead to supervise the Emergency Veterinary Assistants. Responsibilities include team training, scheduling, and assisting with patient care. The role offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates should have significant veterinary experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

RRSP Employer Group Match Program

Caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation

Access to amazing mini-courses

Wellness days, sick days and vacation time

Employee assistance program

Continuing education benefits – paid to learn

Referral Bonus Rewards

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in veterinary settings.
• Experience in team leadership and patient care.
• Strong communication skills with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Train and orient new team members.
• Create equitable schedules for team members.
• Coordinate vacation and coverage schedules.
• Assist in performance management and patient treatments.

Skills

EMR Systems

Occupational Health Experience

Basic Life Support

Primary Care Experience

Suturing

Computer Literacy

Pharmacy Residency

Spinal Tap Experience

Nursing

Gastric Lavage

Epic

Addiction Counseling

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Assistant Team Lead – Emergency Veterinary Assistant Supervisor

Location : Calgary AB

Are you passionate about pets and providing exemplary patient care? Then we want you to join our amazing team!

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre a member of VCA Canada is currently recruiting for a full-time Supervisor for Emergency Veterinary Assistants to join our team.

The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital with board‑certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, emergency and dentistry/oral surgery.

The C.A.R.E Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care. The successful candidate will support and direct the Emergency TA team in a professional and kind manner while recognizing the responsibilities involved in responding to client and co‑worker questions.

Responsibilities

The Emergency TA Supervisor will also work closely with the hospital leadership team to promote a positive hospital image and continuously work towards the betterment of the hospital.

• Training and orientation for new team members
• Creating an equitable schedule for the team
• Coordinating vacation coverage
• Cross‑training within the hospital departments
• Assist in performance management

Involvement in patient treatments as necessary to support the ER team and overall hospital support.

Schedule

This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) position with a schedule that can be flexible to meet your individual needs. The position is 50 percent in the emergency service as a TA and 50 percent in administrative tasks. The Emergency department runs 24 hours a day / 7 days a week but the position does not necessarily need to encompass all shift hours.

Benefits

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program
• Caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation
• Access to amazing mini‑courses
• Membership and dues
• 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
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps

Qualifications

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Occupational Health Experience
• Basic Life Support
• Primary Care Experience
• Suturing
• Computer Literacy
• Pharmacy Residency
• Spinal Tap Experience
• Nursing
• Gastric Lavage
• Epic
• Addiction Counseling

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

How to Apply

Interested and have questions? Please email or OR APPLY directly on our website.

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