Veterinary Technologist, Team Lead, Calgary North Animal Hospital

MARS Veterinary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VCA Canada in Calgary, AB is seeking a Team Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist to join a team of skilled veterinary professionals. The hospital emphasizes mentorship and additional training for new graduates.

The successful candidate will have completed a Veterinary Technologist program and will perform surgical preparation, patient assessment, anesthesia monitoring, and record-keeping while delivering compassionate care to hospitalized pets and supporting their families.

Qualifications

• Have completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program.
• New graduates welcome with knowledge of physical examinations, patient assessment, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, venipuncture, and pharmacy.
• Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients and their pet parents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to problem-solve or ask clarifying questions to find solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with colleagues and pet parents.
• Passion to learn more within the role.
• A love for all companion animals.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.
• Ability to keep detailed and accurate patient records.
• Compassionate care for hospitalized patients and their pet parents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to problem-solve or ask clarifying questions to help you find solutions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues and pet parents.

Skills

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Venipuncture

Pharmacy

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Compassionate care

Education

Veterinary Technologist program

Job description

Team Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist

Location: Calgary, AB

Calgary North Animal Hospital is welcoming a Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our 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

RRSP Employer Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier with VCA Canada

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!

Ask us about our mobilization and hands-free radiology!

Paid membership and dues Paid 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 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!

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.

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.