Veterinary Assistant, Radiation Oncology, Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)

Paid time off for continuing education

Annual CE Allowance

Uniform allowance

Mental health support tools and EAP

Pet care discounts and wellness app

Job summary

VCA Canada’s Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre in Calgary is seeking a Radiation Oncology Veterinary Assistant to join a busy 24-hour emergency and referral team. You will support patient intake, imaging, and treatment processes, while ensuring compassionate client communication and high-quality care.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adaptability, and a collaborative approach in a dynamic oncology department with access to a wide range of specialists and extensive

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Adaptable to changing department needs
• Personable and upbeat with good interpersonal skills
• Motivated to learn new things
• Comfortable interacting with clients in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Patient intake and discharge including collecting general information and reviewing discharge/medication directions
• Assist with patient restraint for examinations, catheter placement, blood draws, etc.
• Provide basic patient husbandry (walking, feeding, comforting anxious pets)
• Operate lab equipment and assist with imaging workflow in CT and treatment settings
• Support client communication with daily updates and arranging pickup times
• Help collect forms and intake documents in advance and manage service emails
• Assist with machine warm-up and QA checks for treatment planning

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Radiation Oncology

Location: Calgary, AB

Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre

is welcoming a Radiation Oncology Veterinary Assistant. We are a fast-paced 24-hour emergency and referral centre with specialists in the following areas: Surgery, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Radiology and Medical Oncology. Our Radiation Oncology Department is looking to add a team member!

The successful candidate will have the following qualities and attributes:

• Highly detail-oriented with good organizational skills

• Adaptable to changing needs of the department from day to day

• Personable/upbeat/empathetic

• Motivated to learn new things

• Comfortable taking the extra time that may be needed while interacting with exacting clients

Your daily tasks will include:

• Patient intake and discharge (including asking general info questions at intake and reviewing discharge/medication directions at discharge)

• Patient restraint for examinations, catheter placement, blood draws, etc.

• Basic patient husbandry (walks, feeding, snuggling the anxious ones)

• Using lab equipment

• Assistance with patient positioning in CT and treatment

• Client communication (daily update phone calls, arranging pickup times)

• Helping with collecting required forms and intake documents ahead of time

• Service email account management

• Assisting with machine warm-up and plan quality assurance checks

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.

• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.

• Annual CE Allowance.

• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.

• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.

• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.

• Various career development pathways.

• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.