Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

Veterinary Assistant

Department:
Internal Medicine

Location:

Calgary, AB

The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (CARE Centre) is seeking a contract full‑time Internal Medicine Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet health care 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 Internal Medicine Animal Health Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and veterinarians with daily tasks and patient care. They are also the hands‑on caregivers for our patients in the hospital, including feeding, walking, and the general cleanliness of patients and their housing, to make their stay as comfortable as possible.

• Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and veterinarians assess and treat patients
• Assist veterinarians and AHTs while they collect samples, take radiographs
• Provide physical and emotional support for patients
• Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness
• Administration duties including client call‑backs, filing and faxing

Routine schedule will be Monday–Thursday. Candidates may be asked to be available to work any shift, with the possibility of supporting the team after hours with on‑call procedures to accommodate the C.A.R.E. Centre’s 24‑hour hospital.

Our team members are passionate about pets and their people. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self‑motivated, outgoing and possess strong organizational skills. The CARE Centre is a fast‑paced environment, so the ability to multi‑task is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to thrive in our strongly team‑based environment, as well as to provide the exceptional client experience the CARE Centre is known to offer.

Previous or equivalent veterinary experience is preferred.

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Competitive wages and benefits!
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
• Annual uniform allowance
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.