Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency C.A.R.E. Centre, a member of VCA Canada, is currently welcoming a full-time contract Multi Service Veterinary Assistant to join our ever-growing facility for the next 6 months.
The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be compassionate, and have the ability to adapt to the needs of clients across various services. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a highly functioning team. This individual should be self-motivated to stay productive even when not assigned to a specific department and must be willing to work in the ER when required.
Duties Include:
Assisting Techs and Vets with daily tasks and patient care.
Providing hands-on care for our patients, including feeding, walking, and maintaining the cleanliness of patients and their housing.
Performing proper restraint techniques to aid Techs and Vets in assessing and treating patients.
Assisting in sample collection, radiographs, and ultrasounds.
Communicating with clients and providing daily updates on their pets' conditions.
Offering physical and emotional support for patients.
Maintaining the hospital treatment areas and ensuring general cleanliness.
Performing other duties as needed for the general maintenance of the hospital.
Schedule: Hours: 8 am-6 pm, 4 shifts per week (Monday - Friday)
What VCA Canada Offers:
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
Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
Our Story
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. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. 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. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. 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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