Veterinary Assistant

Location:
Calgary, AB Department: Surgery The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre CARE Centre is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Surgery Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare team. The CARE Centre is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care. The primary role of the Surgery Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Surgeons with daily tasks and patient care. Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and Surgeons to assess and treat patients. Assist Surgeons and AHTs while they collect samples, take radiographs and prepare for surgeries. Scrub into surgeries and assist Surgeons during procedures. Clean and autoclave instruments using proper aseptic techniques. Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness. 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, including possible on-call on weekdays/weekends. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to thrive in our highly team-based environment, as well as to deliver the exceptional client experience that the CARE Centre is renowned for. RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future. Paid time off for continuing education,



vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.

Benefits:
Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with versatile options. Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness. Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app. 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. 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. 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. #

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