Veterinary Technologist, Radiation Therapy, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)

Paid time off for continuing education

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week

Paid certification memberships and PPE

Mental health support tools and EAP

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts and wellness app

Job summary

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre in Calgary is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncology RVT to join our team. This role offers the chance to work with top board-certified specialists and learn about cutting-edge veterinary medicine using a linear accelerator.

We strive for a respectful, educational and collaborative environment with a focus on world-class patient care. The ideal candidate has oncology interest, RVT credentials in Alberta, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician in Alberta.
• Preference given for a minimum of two years of RVT experience, ideally in emergency/referral.
• Experience in general anesthesia and monitoring in dogs and cats.
• Compressed work week: 5 days (Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00).
• Ability to think critically and multitask in a fast-paced environment with challenging cases.
• Strong time-management and excellent verbal/written communication.
• Proficiency with calculations (drugs, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team within the hospital.
• Compassionate care and superior client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments: history, exams, records, invoicing, prescriptions, discharges.
• Prepare patients, set up equipment, anesthesia, assist with radiation therapy and CT scans.
• Inpatient care: treatments, diagnostics, monitoring critically ill patients.
• Plan, organize and manage daily flow of services, clients and treatments.
• Communicate with clients and referring hospitals regularly.
• Surgery on-call: opportunity to join and enhance anesthesia skills.
• Drive the VCA Canada experience and ensure high-quality care.

Skills

RVT

Anesthesia

Oncology interest

Communication skills

Education

Registered Veterinary Technologist in Alberta

Job description

Veterinary Technologist, RVT

Location: Calgary, AB

Department: Radiation Therapy

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is seeking a full-time Radiation Oncology RVT 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. We are the only private veterinary hospital in Canada with a linear accelerator; this has revolutionized our treatment options provided by our Cancer Centre.

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 skills, excellent communication skills, and have a special interest in oncology. Come be a part of Calgary’s team of veterinary specialty professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments: History taking, physical examination, medical record keeping, invoicing, prescriptions, patient discharges, etc.
• Procedures: Preparation of patients, setting up equipment, performing and monitoring anesthesia, assisting with radiation therapy, CT scans and other diagnostic imaging.
• Inpatient care: Facilitating treatments, diagnostic work-up and monitoring of critically ill hospitalized patients
• Plan, organize, and manage the daily flow of services, clients and patient treatments
• Communicating with clients and referring hospitals on a regular basis
• Surgery on-call: Opportunity to join the Surgery on-call and further develop and enhance your anesthesia skills
• 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 of two years of experience as an RVT, ideally in an emergency or referral setting
• Experience in providing general anesthesia and monitoring in dogs and cats
• Schedule is a compressed work week - 5 days per week (Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm)
• Ability to think critically and multi-task 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

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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