LOCATION: CALGARY, AB

Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers. This is a full-time position with a rotating shift schedule, so flexibility is required to work weekends/weekdays/evenings/overnights/holidays.
The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them a reality.
In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Veterinary experience or a certificate would be an asset to this role.

ABOUT US

Western strives to provide our employees with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work environment where the primary goal is to provide world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services, in a state of the art facility.

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients
• Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
• General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels
• Patient handling and restraint
• Running lab work and aiding with diagnostic imaging
• Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU