Veterinary Assistant, Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre in Calgary, Alberta

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Emergency

Location: Calgary, AB

Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre are welcoming an experienced Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.

Schedule: This is a full-time position with a rotating shift schedule so flexibility is required to work weekends/weekdays/evenings/overnights/holidays.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will be supporting our Doctors and Technicians teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Veterinary experience or certificate would be an asset to this role.

What you need:

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty

• Compassion and nurturing attitude providing care to clients and patients

• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations

• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Duties will include:

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients

• Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients

• General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels

• Patient handling and restraint

• Running lab work and aiding with diagnostic imaging

• Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU

• Reception responsibilities include answering phones and processing payments

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: We have the right fit for you!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation !

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)

• Annual uniform allowance

• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

• Referral Bonus Rewards

• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

• Generous personal pet care discounts

• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

About Us : Western strives to provide our employees 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, in a state of the art facility. Candidates should have technical skills, exceptional client service skills and excellent communication skills.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Only VCA can offer opportunities such as continuing education, transfer, specialization, and leadership opportunities.

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