Registered Veterinary Technician, Critical Care

About the Role

Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is looking for a Registered Veterinary Technician to join their Critical Care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a specialty service dedicated to emergency and critical care patients, alongside 4.5 Critical Care Specialists and a collaborative team of 8 technicians and 6 technician assistants.

The role offers a balanced schedule with the majority of shifts during the day, plus some swing and overnight shifts (with premium pay). You'll enjoy full weekends off per month and a genuine commitment to work-life balance. Whether you're working toward your VTS in Critical Care or already board-certified, you'll gain extensive exposure to a rich variety of critical care cases in a progressive, teaching-focused environment. The Critical Care Service works closely with the Emergency Service, providing you with diverse patient cases and collaborative learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to emergency and critical care patients
• Assist with patient monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment protocols under veterinarian supervision
• Collaborate with Critical Care Specialists and the Emergency team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Participate in a teaching-focused environment that supports professional development
• Maintain the highest standards of animal care and client communication

Requirements

• Registered with or eligible to register with AAAHT
• Previous emergency medicine experience
• Positive attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong commitment to exceptional client experience
• Flexibility and willingness to work a varied schedule (day, swing, and overnight shifts)

Benefits

• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program (ask for details)
• Paid membership and professional dues
• Annual uniform allowance
• Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Continuing education benefits (paid to learn)
• Paid access to Medical Library with 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, and research resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual health care (telemedicine) access for quick, quality care
• Access to mini-courses, meditation and wellness e-tools, sleep optimization resources, and fitness apps
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Shopping discounts and exclusive wellness apps
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Opportunities to give back through VCA community initiatives

About the Practice

Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency (C.A.R.E.) Centre is a combined specialty and emergency hospital serving Southern Alberta and parts of BC. The facility is a fully functioning referral hospital with board-certified specialists across a wide range of services: critical care, anesthesia, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, and dentistry/oral surgery. C.A.R.E. Centre is committed to delivering the highest level of emergency and referral care while fostering a progressive, cooperative teaching environment.

C.A.R.E. Centre is part of VCA Canada, a network of veterinary hospitals with headquarters in Calgary and nearly 45 years of service to Canadian communities. In 2017, VCA Canada joined the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands. The organization employs over 4,000 Canadians and has been recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2026) and one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026). VCA Canada is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing an industry-leading workplace experience.