05 Nov
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The Vet Service
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Canada
05 Nov
The Vet Service
Canada
Our client is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Registered Veterinary Technician to join an established companion animal practice dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary medicine and personalised patient care. This opportunity is ideal for a qualified veterinary nursing professional who enjoys taking an active role in clinical procedures, supporting experienced veterinarians and building meaningful relationships with pet owners. Working alongside a team of three veterinarians and dedicated veterinary support colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative environment where practical nursing expertise, compassionate patient handling and continued career development are highly valued.
The position offers a varied clinical workload encompassing surgical nursing, anaesthetic monitoring, dental procedures, diagnostic investigations and preventative healthcare. Particular emphasis is placed on advanced veterinary dentistry, with opportunities to assist in procedures extending beyond routine dental treatments, including root canal therapy. Experienced colleagues encourage the development of specialised nursing skills, while modern clinical facilities and established patient care procedures support effective veterinary treatment. With weekday operating hours and no weekend commitments, this opportunity provides an attractive combination of professional growth, meaningful clinical responsibilities and work-life balance.
Qualifications Needed:
- Recognised veterinary technology or animal health technology qualification with eligibility for registration as a Registered Veterinary Technologist in Alberta.
- Confidence in veterinary anaesthesia,
surgical nursing, dental prophylaxis and routine companion animal patient monitoring.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians, veterinary technicians and client service colleagues.
- Excellent organisational abilities, attention to detail and a compassionate approach to animal handling and client education.
- Enthusiasm for continuing education, developing advanced dental nursing expertise and maintaining high standards of veterinary patient care.
Package:
- Monday-to-Friday clinical operating schedule with no weekend opening hours, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities to develop advanced dental nursing capabilities, including assisting with complex dental treatments and root canal procedures.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance benefits supporting individual healthcare needs.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching contributions to support long-term financial planning.
- Continuing education allowances accompanied by dedicated paid professional development days.
- Employee scrub allowance helping towards the cost of appropriate clinical workwear.
- Paid sick leave provisions and access to an employee assistance programme.
- Employee and veterinary industry discounts, including savings on eligible pet care products and services.
- Collaborative working environment alongside three veterinarians, with opportunities for mentorship and continued development of clinical expertise.
- Access to modern diagnostic, surgical and dental facilities, offering varied and engaging veterinary nursing responsibilities.
📌 Small Animal Registered Vet Nurse Job, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
🏢 The Vet Service
📍 Canada