Specialty Tech Assistant, Team Lead - Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Calgary is hiring a full-time Specialty Tech Assistant Supervisor to manage the team, support patient care, and ensure high service quality. The ideal candidate will possess veterinary experience, excellent communication skills, and a background in team collaboration. Join VCA Canada to make a meaningful impact in pet healthcare and enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Employer RRSP matching at 5%

Paid wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Veterinary experience is required for this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and direct the Specialty Tech Assistant team.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Create and manage team schedules.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Specialty Tech Assistant, Team Lead

Calgary, AB

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently seeking a full-time Supervisor for Specialty Tech Assistants to join our team.

The C.A.R.E. Centre is a fully functioning referral hospital, with board-certified specialists in a wide range of referral services including internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, emergency, and dentistry/oral surgery.

The C.A.R.E. Centre is committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of animal emergency and referral care. The successful candidate will support and direct the Specialty Tech Assistant team in a professional and compassionate manner, responding effectively to client and co-worker questions. Veterinary experience is required for this role.

The Specialty Tech Assistant Supervisor will collaborate with hospital leadership to promote a positive hospital image and strive for continuous improvement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additional responsibilities include:

• Training and onboarding new team members
• Creating and managing an equitable team schedule
• Coordinating vacation coverage
• Cross-training staff across departments
• Assisting in performance management
• Supporting the ER team and hospital through patient treatments as needed

Schedule: This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling options. The role comprises approximately 50% clinical work within the Specialty service and 50% administrative duties.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families! Our hospitals across Canada offer diverse experiences, a community-focused environment, and a culture of Wellness and Appreciation.

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program
• Access to a comprehensive Medical Library with over 2000 journals and 600 textbooks
• Mobility and hands-free radiology options
• Employer RRSP matching at 5%
• Paid memberships, dues, uniform allowance
• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits and paid training
• Referral bonus rewards
• Access to wellness apps and virtual healthcare services
• Community involvement opportunities
• Pet care discounts and other perks

Interested? Questions? Please email [e-mail]

Apply directly at our website: https://careers.vcacanada.com/

VCA Canada values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. If assistance is needed, please let us know.

Current employees should apply via our internal career portal through Workday.