Veterinary Technician Assistant : Location: Calgary, Alberta : Employment Type: Fulltime : Benefits eligible: Yes : Shifts: Rotating schedule; includes some weekends, evenings, overnights and holidays : VCA Canada Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre is seeking an experienced Technician Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.

Key Responsibilites

- 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 and hospital areas
- 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

Qualifications

- Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
- Compassion and nurturing attitude providing care to clients and patients
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Hospital Overview





Western strives to provide our employees with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work workplace 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.

What We Can Offer You!!

- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program - Ask us more!
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier!
- Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance
- Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
- Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Employee assistance program
- Referral Bonus Rewards!
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care (telemedicine)
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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📌 Veterinary Technician Assistant, Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre (Calgary)
🏢 VCA Animal Hospitals
📍 Calgary