Overnight Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist, Calgary North Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight premium wage

RRSP Matching Program (5%)

Paid time off for CE, vacation, sick,

Annual CE Allowance

Flexible scheduling

Uniform allowance

Mental health resources

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Canada is hiring a Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist for Calgary North Animal Hospital’s 24‑hour Emergency Service. This full‑time overnight position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse patient caseload and includes an overnight premium wage.

Veterinary experience or a certificate is an asset but not required. Key duties include assisting veterinarians, caring for patients, providing empathetic client service, and performing overnight reception tasks such as intake and

Qualifications

• Excellent client service and communication are essential.
• Compassion and nurturing attitude when caring for clients and patients.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment.
• Provide compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients.
• Maintain hospital cleanliness and kennels.
• Manage overnight intake and discharge of patients.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Compassion

Stress management

Positive attitude

Initiative

Vet education asset

Education

Veterinary certificate (asset)

Job description

Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

Location: Calgary, AB

Full-time Permanent

Schedule: Overnights (overnight premium wage)

Calgary North Animal Hospital 24-hour Emergency Service is welcoming a full-time overnight Tech Assistant Receptionist to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers!

This position offers the opportunity to work with a stimulating and varied patient caseload. This position also includes an attractive overnight premium added to the wage. Veterinary experience or a certificate is an asset but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients
• Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
• General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels
• Completing overnight reception duties, including intake and discharge of patients

Qualifications

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team
• Compassion and nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations
• Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning
• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently
• Previous veterinary education or certificate is considered an asset

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

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.