Veterinary Technologist, Emergency, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

VCA Canada Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP 5% match

Wellness program

Continuing education benefits

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Canada in Calgary seeks an ER Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre. You will work with a board-certified specialist to deliver high-quality emergency medicine across a variety of cases, including dentistry, neurology, internal medicine, radiology, dermatology, surgery and anesthesia.

The successful candidate must be registered or eligible to register with AAAHT, with extensive training provided and a strong client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with AAAHT or eligible to register.
• Experience in emergency/critical care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency patient care in a teaching environment.
• Assist with cases across dentistry, neurology, internal medicine, radiology, dermatology, surgery and anesthesia.
• Collaborate with a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist.
• Support excellent client experience and adapt to a rotating schedule including evenings, overnights, and weekends.

Skills

RVT registration

Emergency care

Client communication

Education

RVT certification (AAAHT)

Job description

Veterinary Technologist, RVT Department: Emergency Location: Calgary, AB

Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming an ER, RVT, to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated technicians to expand their knowledge and practice very high-quality emergency medicine with a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist. Our ER RVT's have extensive exposure and involvement in patient care for specialty patients, providing a rich variety of cases. Including Dentistry, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology, Surgery and Anesthesia. The philosophy of the C.A.R.E. Centre is to provide exceptional patient care in a progressive and cooperative teaching environment The successful candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong desire to provide exceptional client experience. Extensive training is provided. The schedule provides great balance, with two days on/two days off/five days on/five days off (including every other weekend off) including an ER premium. This schedule rotates monthly between days, swing and overnights (including an overnight premium). Flexibility is an asset but we work to promote great work/life balance. Applicants must be registered and be registered with or eligible to register with AAAHT.

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program - saving just got a lot easier with VCA Canada!
• 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!

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.

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A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.