Registered Veterinary Technologist, Critical Care, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional emergency and critical care for pets. As a Registered Veterinary Technologist in Critical Care, you will play a vital role in a collaborative team, ensuring top-tier patient care in a supportive environment. Enjoy a balanced schedule with full weekends off, along with numerous perks such as continuing education benefits and generous pet care discounts. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals looking to make a significant difference in the lives of animals and their families.

Benefits

Student Loan RRSP Program

Access to Medical Library

Employer RRSP 5% Match Program

Paid Memberships and Dues

Paid Wellness Days

Continuing Education Benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Virtual Healthcare

Generous Pet Care Discounts

Shopping Discounts

Qualifications

• Must be registered and eligible to register with ABVTA.
• Previous ER experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care in a critical care environment.
• Collaborate with specialists and other team members.

Skills

Emergency Room Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Client Experience

Education

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Eligible for ABVTA Registration

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist

Department: Critical Care

Location: Calgary, AB

Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming a Registered Veterinary Technologist, Critical Care, to join our ever-growing Critical Care Service.

The successful candidate will have previous ER experience, a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong desire to provide an exceptional client experience.

Schedule: The schedule offers a great balance of weekday and weekend shifts, ensuring full weekends off per month. Some shifts may include swing and overnight hours (with premiums). Flexibility is appreciated, but we promote a healthy work/life balance. Applicants must be registered and eligible to register with ABVTA.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and make a significant difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location provides diverse experiences, a community feel, and a culture of Wellness and Appreciation. Thrive with us!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us for details!
• Access to a Medical Library with 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research materials, and more
• Mobilization and hands-free radiology options
• Employer RRSP 5% Match Program – saving for your future made easier!
• Paid memberships and dues; Annual uniform allowance
• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid learning opportunities!
• Referral bonus rewards
• Tools for meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual healthcare (telemedicine) for quick access to quality care
• Access to mini-courses
• Opportunities to contribute to community through VCA initiatives
• Generous pet care discounts
• Additional perks like shopping discounts and wellness apps

About us: The Critical Care team includes 4.5 specialists, 6 technicians, and 8 technician assistants. This role is ideal for a motivated emergency technician interested in working in a specialty service caring for emergency and critical care patients. It’s also suitable for those seeking their VTS in Critical Care or already holding it. The Critical Care Service collaborates closely with the Emergency Service, which has a large team handling triage and ICU patients.

The C.A.R.E. Centre is a combined specialty and emergency hospital serving Southern Alberta and parts of BC. We are a fully operational referral hospital with board-certified specialists in critical care, anesthesia, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, and dentistry/oral surgery.

Our mission is to support pet owners and the veterinary community by providing top-tier emergency and referral care. Our Critical Care AHTs gain extensive experience in patient care, handling a variety of cases. The philosophy of the C.A.R.E. Centre emphasizes exceptional patient care within a progressive, cooperative teaching environment.

To apply, please email [e-mail] or click APPLY to upload your resume!

VCA is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance, please let us know.

Current associates: Please apply through our internal career site via Workday, under the Jobs Hub or by searching for Browse Jobs.