Veterinary Technologist, Emergency, Guardian Veterinary Centre

VCA Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care organization in Edmonton is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join their emergency team. The role offers mentorship and additional training for new graduates, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including paid wellness days, continuing education, and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and has a passion for animal care.

Benefits

RRSP Employer Group Match Program

Paid vacation time

Paid sick days

Employee assistance program

Continuing education benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) welcomed.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation, assisting, and patient recovery.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Provide compassionate care.

Skills

Physical examinations

Patient assessment

Catheter placement

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Pharmacy knowledge

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Department : Emergency

Location : Edmonton, AB

Want to do cool stuff and save animals?!

Guardian Veterinary Centre is welcoming Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVT) to join our emergency team of skilled veterinary professionals. While our network is large, we still offer that local community feeling, mentorship, and additional training!

Have completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program.

New graduates with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy - welcome to apply! We love growing new graduates!

Surgical preparation, assisting, and patient recovery.

Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.

Compassionate care for our hospitalized patients and their pet parents

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Ability to problem-solve or the ability to ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions.

Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.

Passion to learn more within the role.

A love for all companion animals!!

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 :

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada
• Paid membership and dues
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid 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
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Access to amazing mini-courses
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!