Veterinary Assistant, Neurology, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated pet healthcare team as a Veterinary Neurology Tech Assistant at a leading emergency and referral specialty hospital. This full-time role involves assisting veterinary professionals with patient care, client communication, and maintaining treatment areas. Ideal candidates are energetic, organized, and possess strong interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers flexible schedules, competitive wages, and opportunities for career development. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Student Loan RRSP Program

Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship

Medical Library access

Annual uniform allowance

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Career development opportunities

Referral Bonus Rewards

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Energetic and self-motivated individual with veterinary experience required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and daily tasks under supervision.
• Communicate with clients about pet updates and financial information.
• Maintain cleanliness in treatment areas and provide emotional support.

Skills

Patient Care

Client Communication

Restraint Techniques

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Veterinary Experience

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Neurology Location: Calgary, AB

Job Type: Full time

Department: Neurology

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre CARE Centre is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Neurology Tech Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare 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 Neurology Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Neurologist with daily tasks and patient care.

1. Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and DVM assess and treat patients.
2. Assist DVM and AHT's while they collect samples, take radiographs and prepare for surgeries.
3. Client communication including daily updates on how the pet is doing, giving financial updates, and discharging patients.
4. Provide physical and emotional support for patients.
5. Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness.

Our team members are passionate about pets and their people. 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 multi-task 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. An interest in continual learning is supported with a continuing education allowance. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 4 days a week, including possible on-call on weekends.

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 of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in!

1. Flexible schedules!
2. Competitive wages and benefits!
3. VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
4. Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
5. Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
6. Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
7. Annual uniform allowance
8. RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
9. Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
10. Referral Bonus Rewards
11. Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
12. Generous personal pet care discounts
13. And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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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.