Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)

GetHired, Inc.; Calgary; Híbrido; CAD 37.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Employee discounts and EAP access

Free on-site parking

Descripción de la vacante

Calgary Humane Society is seeking a compassionate RVT to join our skilled veterinary team in Calgary. You will assist veterinarians, manage anesthesia, perform dental radiographs, and conduct routine diagnostics across dogs, cats, exotics, and small farm animals.

The role requires an RVT diploma, the ability to handle diverse species, and flexibility for overtime. Strong communication, client education, and teamwork are essential in our fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Formación

• RVT Diploma required from an accredited college.
• One year or more RVT clinic experience is an asset.
• Comfort handling a variety of species (cats, dogs, exotics, small hobby farm animals).
• Ability to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-medicate, induce, and intubate patients; monitor anesthesia and respond to emergencies.
• Perform dental exams, take radiographs, and chart dental disease.
• Conduct routine diagnostics (radiographs, bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis, ultrasound, cytology).
• Triage animals and perform physical exams across multiple species.
• Administer medications and provide supportive care as directed by veterinarians.
• Dispense medications and educate owners and foster parents.

Conocimientos

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Emergency response

Educación

RVT Diploma from an accredited college

Herramientas

Dental radiographs

Ultrasound

Descripción del empleo

7.5 hours per week | Monday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Reporting to the Clinic Manager and Lead RVT,Calgary Humane Society’s RVTs are responsible for providing support to our skilledteam of Veterinarians. We are seeking a compassionate individual who is highlyskilled in animal handling, customer service, and comfortable working in afast-paced and demanding environment.

Duties:

• Pre-medicate, induce, and intubate patients, monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot when necessary, and respond to anesthetic emergencies.
• Perform comprehensive oral health assessments and treatments, take diagnostic dental radiographs, and accurately chart dental disease.
• Perform routine diagnostics including radiographs, bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis, ultrasound, cytology, and other diagnostics.
• Triage incoming animals and perform physical exams on a variety of species including but not limited to; dogs, cats, exotics, and small hobby farm animals.
• Administer injections, medications, treatments, and provide supportive care as directed by CHS Veterinarians.
• Fill, dispense, and explain prescription medications to foster parents, adopters, and owners.
• Display thorough knowledge of contagious diseases and implement and follow strict quarantine and sanitation protocols.
• Safely handle animals who may have behavioural concerns, including restraint and treatment.
• Provide owners with education on pet health and wellness through the Wellness Clinic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• RVT Diploma from an accredited college.
• One year or more of experience working as an RVT in a clinic setting is considered an asset.
• Comfortable working with, and physically capable of handling a variety of species including but not limited to: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, and small hobby farm animals.
• Flexibility to work overtime on short notice and outside of regularly scheduled hours including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Ability to remain calm while working under pressure with competing priorities.
• Ability to react quickly and competently in emergency situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of lifting/carrying/restraining up to 50lbs.
• Constant walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and standing.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, sitting, rotating, and climbing.

(Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-67% of shift, Constant: 67-100% of shift)

Salary:

$27-$30 per hour based on experience.

What We Offer:

• Professional development opportunities.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program and reduced-rate counselling services.
• Freeon-site parking.
• Ameaningful, mission-driven workplace where your work directly supports animalsand people in the community.

OurCommitment to Inclusion:

The peopleand families we serve are diverse, and Calgary Humane Society is committed tobuilding an inclusive workplace that reflects the community around us. Webelieve that different identities, lived experiences, perspectives, andabilities strengthen our organization and help us better support animals andthe people who care for them.

We welcomeapplications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourageapplications from people who have historically faced barriers to employment. Weare committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process, andaccommodation is available at any stage upon request.

Closingdate:

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants fortheir interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Toensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we are unable to respond totelephone or email inquiries regarding applications.