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Veterinary Assistant, Surgery, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre
@ VCA Animal Hospitals
Calgary, Alberta
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VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring a full-time veterinary surgery assistant for the Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre, a 24-hour emergency and referral hospital. The role assists surgeons and animal health technicians with patient restraint, pre-surgical preparation, scrubbing into surgeries and instrument sterilization. The posting states 40 hours per week over 5 days with possible weekday or weekend on-call, and requires previous or equivalent clinic experience.
Responsabilités :
- Restrain and assist with assessing and treating patients
- Assist surgeons and AHTs with sample collection, radiographs and surgical prep
- Scrub into surgeries and assist during procedures
- Clean and autoclave instruments using aseptic technique
- Provide physical and emotional support to patients
Résumé des exigences :
- Previous or equivalent veterinary clinic experience required
- Energetic, self-motivated and outgoing
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills for a team-based setting
Outils et compétences
Avantages mentionnés
Source et dates
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- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-28
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-10
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-29
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Débutant |
| Domaine | Professions paramédicales |
| Heures par semaine | 40 |
| Horaire | jour |
| Déplacements | avion : aucun · route : aucun |
| Milieu de travail | Hôpital ou clinique |
| Position | Assis et debout |
| Exigences physiques | physique modéré · ordinateur faible |
| Avantages mentionnés | Congés payés généreux, Régime de retraite, Rabais employé, Mieux-être, Uniforme fourni, Allocation de télétravail |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
VCA Animal Hospitals
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Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
Description complète de l’entreprise
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Abonnés LinkedIn
- 104 933
- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 10 789
- Bureaux déclarés
- VCA Animal Hospitals, 12401 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, US
- Catégories d’activité
- Health Diagnostics
- Veterinary
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Farming
- Pet
- Medical
- Autres noms enregistrés
- VCA Animal Hospitals
- Spécialités
- Veterinary Medical Services
- Veterinary Diagnotic Laboratories
- Veterinary Digital Imaging
- and Veterinary Practice Marketing Solutions
- Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
- Non
- Investissement total déclaré
- 0
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A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training…
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Veterinary Services |
| Taille | 10,001+ employees |
| Siège social | Los Angeles, CA |
| Type d’organisation | Privately Held |
| Fondée en | 1986 |
| Spécialités | Veterinary Medical ServicesVeterinary Diagnotic LaboratoriesVeterinary Digital Imagingand Veterinary Practice Marketing Solutions |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 130 |
| Voir la page |
Veterinary Assistant
Location: Calgary, AB
Department: Surgery
The Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre CARE Centre is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Surgery Assistant to join our dedicated and dynamic pet healthcare 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 Surgery Tech Assistant is to assist the AHTs and Surgeons with daily tasks and patient care.
Perform proper restraint techniques when assisting AHTs and Surgeons to assess and treat patients.
Assist Surgeons and AHTs while they collect samples, take radiographs and prepare for surgeries.
Scrub into surgeries and assist Surgeons during procedures.
Clean and autoclave instruments using proper aseptic techniques.
Provide physical and emotional support for patients.
Help to maintain the hospital treatment areas and ensure general cleanliness.
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 multitask is essential. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to thrive in our highly team-based environment, as well as to deliver the exceptional client experience that the CARE Centre is renowned for. An interest in continual learning is supported with a continuing education allowance. Previous or equivalent veterinary experience in a clinic setting is required.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week, including possible on-call on weekdays/weekends.
What We Can Offer You
Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
Annual CE Allowance.
Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
Various career development pathways.
Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.
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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