Veterinary Assistant, ER, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Calgary, AB. The role involves assisting veterinarians and AHTs with patient care tasks and ensuring a clean environment. Candidates should be energetic and able to multitask in a fast-paced setting while providing support for both patients and the veterinary team. The position includes 12-hour rotating shifts and offers various wellness perks, training, and discounts. Join the team to make a meaningful impact on pets and their families.

Benefits

Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time

Continuing education benefits

Generous personal pet care discounts

Annual uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Energetic and self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform proper restraint techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist AHTs and veterinarians with patient care tasks.
• Provide emotional support for patients.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital treatment areas.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Department: Emergency Location: Calgary, AB

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (CARE Centre) is welcoming a full-time ER Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet health care team. The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.

The primary role of the ER Animal Health Technician Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Veterinarians with daily tasks and patient care. They are also the hands‑on caregivers for our patients in the hospital, including feeding, walking and general cleanliness of patients and their housing to make their stay most comfortable. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self‑motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills. The CARE Centre is a fast‑paced environment, so the ability to multitask is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to thrive in our strongly team‑based environment, as well as to provide the exceptional client experience the CARE Centre is known to offer. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and veterinarians to assess and treat patients
• Assist veterinarians and AHTs while they collect samples, take radiographs and perform ultrasounds
• Provide physical and emotional support for patients
• Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness
• Other duties as needed for the general maintenance of the ICU and hospital

Schedule

Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week on 12‑hour rotating shifts 7 days of the week (including weekdays/weekends and overnights) to accommodate the C.A.R.E. Centre’s 24 hour hospital.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Access to amazing mini‑courses
• Membership and dues
• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• E‑tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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