What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre position at vca?
Registered Veterinary Technician or Technologist, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre Location: Calgary, AB Department: Emergency Licensure: RVT and AAAHT Employment Type: Fulltime Benefits: Yes! Schedule: Please connect with us to learn more. Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is currently welcoming a Registered Veterinary Technician or Technologist to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated technicians to expand their knowledge and practice very high-quality emergency medicine with a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist. Our RVT's have extensive exposure and involvement in patient care for specialty patients, providing a rich variety of cases. Including Dentistry, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Dermatology, Surgery and Anesthesia. The philosophy of the C.A.R.E. Centre is to provide exceptional patient care in a progressive and cooperative teaching environment. Key Responsibilities Support veterinarians with examinations, treatments, surgical procedures and other procedures Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian Monitor anesthesia and patient vitals Collect and prepare laboratory samples (blood, urine, fecal) and perform diagnostic testing as required Take and process diagnostic radiographs and assist with imaging procedures Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients, including monitoring recovery and patient comfort Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, preventative care, and post-procedure instruction Maintain accurate medical records and documentation in the hospital management system Prepare and maintain examination rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites Ensure equipment and instruments are properly cleaned, sterilized, and maintained Collaborate with veterinarians and hospital team members to support efficient workflow and high-quality patient care Provide mentorship or guidance to veterinary assistants and students Schedule The schedule provides great balance, with two days on/two days off/five days on/five days off (including every other weekend off) including an ER premium. This schedule rotates monthly between days, swing and overnights (including an overnight premium). Flexibility is an asset but we work to promote great work-life balance. Applicants must be registered and be registered with or eligible to register with AAAHT. What VCA Canada Offers RRSP Employer 5% Match Program - saving just got a lot easier with VCA Canada! A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! Access to amazing mini-courses Membership and dues 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 Opportunities to give back in 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. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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.