Veterinary Technologist, ER & ICU, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Paid time off

Annual CE allowance

Benefits program

Mental health resources

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre in Calgary, AB is seeking two part-time Registered Veterinary Technologists for ER/ICU support. You will work with board-certified specialists, delivering advanced care and learning in veterinary medicine.

The successful candidate will have RVT credentials in Alberta, strong anesthesia and critical care skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment while delivering compassionate client service.

Qualifications

• Licensed RVT in Alberta.
• Minimum three years in ER/ICU preferred.
• Experience with general anesthesia for dogs and cats.
• Strong multitasking in fast-paced settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient care: manage treatments, diagnostics, and monitoring of ill patients.
• Triage: assess ER cases and assist with diagnostics and admissions.
• Procedures: assist anesthesia for minor emergencies and patient recovery.
• Client communication and referrals on a regular basis.
• Contribute to a high-quality patient care experience.

Skills

RVT Alberta

Emergency/ICU experience

Anesthesia administration

Critical care

Team communication

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician in Alberta

Job description

Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Department: ER & ICU

Location: Calgary, AB

Part-time position

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming two part-time ICU/ER Registered Veterinary Technologists to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to work with top board-certified specialists and the ability to learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine.

About Our Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure atmosphere. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well within a highly functioning team. This person will have strong technical skills, be capable of caring for critically ill patients, be comfortable administering anesthesia, and be eager to constantly learn.

Responsibilities:

• Inpatient care : Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of ill hospitalized patients.
• Triage : Assessing and determining priority of patients on the ER service, and assisting the DVM with diagnostics, treatments, admissions and discharges.
• Procedures : Administering anesthesia for minor emergency procedures, assisting in set-up, and patient recovery.
• Communicating with clients and referring hospitals on a regular basis.
• Drive the VCA Canada experience and ensure our patients receive the highest quality care.

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician in Alberta
• Preference given for a minimum three years of experience as an RVT, ideally in an emergency or referral setting
• Experience in providing general anesthesia and monitoring in dogs and cats
• Ability to think critically and multitask while working in a fast-paced, stimulating environment with challenging cases
• Exceptional time-management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in performing calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Ability to work well with others in a hospital that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach among the specialty services
• Compassionate care and superior client communication skills

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

About the hospital:

Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners, offering state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in Canada. Our team includes specialist in Cardiology, Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care and rehabilitation services. Our hospital culture foster teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and our community. The hospital is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, linear accelerator, mechanical ventilator, and a complete on-site diagnostic laboratory. Our referral base is large, with over 75 referring hospitals in our 1.2 million person trade area. Twenty of these hospitals in Calgary are partner clinics from whom we draw referrals to all services.

Western strives to provide our technicians with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work environment where the primary goal is to provide world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services. Candidates should have advanced technical skills, exceptional client service and communication skills and have a special interest in referral medicine. Come be a part of Calgary's team of veterinary specialty professionals.

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 health