Apply critical-care and anesthesia skills as an ICU/ER Registered Veterinary Technologist in Calgary with Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre.
This RVT works within ER and ICU services alongside board-certified specialists. The position supports critical patients through inpatient care, triage, anesthesia, monitoring, and diagnostic work. Strong communication, technical ability, compassion, and teamwork are central to the position. The schedule uses 12-hour shifts on a rotating 4/5 on, 4/5 off pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate treatments, diagnostic work-ups, and monitoring for hospitalized patients
- Assess emergency patients and determine triage priorities
- Assist DVMs with diagnostics, treatments, admissions, and discharges
- Administer anesthesia and support emergency procedure recovery
- Communicate regularly with clients and referring hospitals
Requirements:
- Registration as a Veterinary Technician in Alberta
- Experience providing and monitoring general anesthesia in dogs and cats
- Solid technical skills caring for critically ill patients
- Critical thinking, multitasking, and effective time management abilities
- Excellent verbal, written, and client communication skills
Bring critical-care, anesthesia, and communication expertise to ICU and ER veterinary care at Western in Calgary.