Veterinary Technologist, Team Lead, Calgary North Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Student loan RRSP program

Medical library access

Wellness days

Continuing education benefits

Pet care discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Calgary North Animal Hospital is seeking a Team Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our dedicated team of veterinary professionals in Calgary, AB. This role focuses on surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, patient assessment, and compassionate care for hospitalized pets, with emphasis on accurate record-keeping and strong teamwork.

New graduates are welcome, and the hospital offers mentorship and ongoing training within a supportive, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Completed RVT or Animal Health Technologist program.
• New graduates welcomed with knowledge of exams, 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 pet parents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion to learn and love for all companion animals.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation, assisting and patient recovery.
• Monitor anesthesia and radiology procedures.
• Maintain detailed patient records.
• Provide compassionate care to hospitalized patients and families.
• Assist team with multiple priorities.
• Participate in training and mentorship.

Skills

RVT program

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiology

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Pharmacy knowledge

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

RVT/Animal Health Technologist program

Tools

Surgical prep tools

Anesthesia equipment

Job description

Team Lead Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT

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.