Mixed Animal Registered Veterinary Technologist, Animal Care Centre of Strathmore

VCA Animal Hospitals; Strathmore; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match program

CE allowance

Paid time off for education, vacation,

Paid annual CE allowance

Benefits for 24+ hours/week

Certification memberships covered

Uniform allowance

Mental health resources

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals’ Animal Care Centre of Strathmore, in Strathmore, AB, is seeking a Mixed Animal Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our busy mixed practice.

The ideal candidate has completed a veterinary technician program with provincial registration eligibility, and brings experience in patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and lab procedures. Excellent communication and adaptability are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program with eligibility for registration in the province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset (not for new grads).
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals with appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

Skills

Patient care

Anesthesia

Pharmacology

Clinical procedures

Animal handling

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Continuing education

Education

Veterinary Technician program

Tools

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Laboratory procedures

Patient assessment

Job description

Mixed Animal Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Location: Strathmore, AB

Animal Care Centre of Strathmore is welcoming Registered Veterinary Technologists to join our mixed animal practice in Strathmore, AB.

• Completion of a Veterinary Technician or Animal Health Technician program, with eligibility for registration in the applicable province.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or clinical setting is an asset. (not for new grad jobs)
• Strong knowledge of patient care, anesthesia, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Strong technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, and patient assessment.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to animal care.
• Commitment to continuing education and ongoing professional development.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and schedules.

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

About The Hospital

Here, at the Animal Care Centre of Strathmore, our team is the foundation of everything we do. ‘Because we care’ is the mantra that drives us and has led us to consistent growth. Our 10,000 square foot mixed practice facility with 8 vets, 10 RVT’s and 15 support team members allows us the opportunity to welcome a new team member who will be embraced and supported to flourish in their role. We have a genuinely unique environment that encourages quality and excellence in all that we do and strives for harmony to ensure a great working atmosphere, driven by honesty and transparency.

Since 2007, our commitment to family is what drives us to provide excellent veterinary care and exceptional customer service to everyone who walks through our doors. In 2016, we were awarded the CVMA Veterinary Practice of the Year in recognition of outstanding achievement within our local community including our dedication towards meaningful community and charitable involvement. We are a mixed animal practice, primarily focused on small animal, equine, beef cattle and small ruminants. We offer after hour emergency services to our growing client base.

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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