Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Part Time

Calgary Humane Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Discounts on CHS products and services

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Mission-driven workplace

Job summary

Calgary Humane Society is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to support our veterinarians and care for a variety of patients in a fast-paced clinic. You will assist with anesthesia, dental procedures, diagnostics, and client education while upholding high standards of welfare and safety.

As an RVT, you will work closely with the Clinic Manager and Lead RVT to ensure efficient scheduling, accurate medical records, and compassionate care across species including dogs, cats, exotics,

Qualifications

• RVT Diploma from an accredited college.
• One year or more RVT clinic experience is an asset.
• Able to handle dogs, cats, exotics, and small hobby farm animals.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice, including evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with anesthesia, induction, intubation, and monitoring.
• Perform dental assessments, radiographs, and chart dental disease.
• Conduct routine diagnostics (radiographs, bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis, ultrasound, cytology).
• Triages and exam animals of various species; administer medications and provide supportive care.
• Dispense medications and educate clients on treatment plans.
• Adhere to quarantine and sanitation protocols; handle animals safely.
• Provide owner education on pet health and wellness.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

RVT Diploma

Job description

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 skilled team of Veterinarians. We are seeking a compassionate individual who is highly skilled in animal handling, customer service, and comfortable working in a fast-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.
• Free on-site parking.
• A meaningful, mission-driven workplace where your work directly supports animals and people in the community.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from people who have historically faced barriers to employment. We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process, and accommodation is available at any stage upon request.

Closing date

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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