Overnight RVT: Emergency Veterinary Technologist

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match program

Online journals & textbooks access

Wellness days & vacation time

Continuing education benefits

Job summary

VCA Canada is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join Calgary North Hospital in a full-time role. The position offers mentorship, ongoing training, and a community-focused environment within a large network.

The RVT must be eligible or registered, capable of overnight work, and skilled in triage, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency procedures. Strong communication with DVMs and pet owners is essential, as is precise medical record-keeping and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Veterinary Technologist/Animal Health Technologist program (RVT eligible or registered).
• Ability and willingness to work overnight shifts on a full-time basis.
• Strong triage and emergency assessment skills, including prioritization of urgent and critical cases.
• Experience or confidence in patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, catheter placement, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to work independently overnight, while maintaining strong communication with DVMs and team members.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills, with appropriate escalation when needed.
• Commitment to accurate and timely medical record documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both team members and pet owners during high-stress situations.
• Passion for providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• A love for all companion animals!!

Responsibilities

• Provide triage and emergency assessment for urgent cases.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with DVMs and team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Overnight shifts (full-time)

Triage & emergency assessment

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Catheter placement

Emergency procedures

Independent overnight work

Communication with DVMs and team

Medical record documentation

Interpersonal communication with pet-?

Compassionate patient care

Education

Veterinary Technologist/Animal Health Technologist program (RVT eligible or registered)

Job description

VCA Canada is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join Calgary North Hospital in a full-time role. The position offers mentorship, ongoing training, and a community-focused environment within a large network.

The RVT must be eligible or registered, capable of overnight work, and skilled in triage, anesthesia monitoring, and emergency procedures. Strong communication with DVMs and pet owners is essential, as is precise medical record-keeping and compassionate care.