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🥝 Veterinary Assistant Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

VCA | Calgary, Canada | Posted March 23, 2026

Job Description

Description

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, be compassionate, and have the ability to adapt to the needs of clients and coworkers. 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.

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, surgery and ophthalmic procedures.

  • Communicating with clients and providing daily updates on their pets' conditions.

  • Offering physical and emotional support for pati...

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