Veterinary Technologist, RVT Department: Emergency Part-time position Guardian Veterinary Centre is looking for a compassionate and motivated part-time Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to join our emergency team of skilled veterinary professionals on a part-time basis. While we're part of a larger network, we pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, community-focused culture where mentorship, collaboration, and ongoing professional development are priorities. New graduates and RVTs who are new to emergency medicine are encouraged to apply. You don't need previous emergency experience to be successful at Guardian - we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for patient care. Emergency medicine can seem intimidating, but our experienced team loves to teach, mentor, and help the right candidate build confidence and develop new skills in a supportive environment. What You'll Bring The ideal candidate will: Have completed a Veterinary Technologist or Animal Health Technologist program and be eligible for licensure in the province of Alberta. Demonstrate proficiency in surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, and patient recovery. Maintain detailed and accurate medical records. Provide compassionate, high-quality care to hospitalized patients while supporting and communicating with their pet parents. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple priorities. Use strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and ask thoughtful questions when clarification is needed. Build positive relationships with colleagues and clients through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Be eager to continue learning and growing within the role. Have a genuine passion for companion animal medicine and patient care. About the Role This position primarily supports our outpatient team and is ideal for an RVT who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The schedule includes evening and weekend shifts, in order to support our busiest emergency service hours. Cross-training in other areas of the hospital is encouraged, giving every RVT the opportunity to work within their full scope of practice, expand their clinical skills, and gain a well-rounded understanding of our hospital. If you're looking to join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional growth, and exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you! 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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada. #RVT #ABVTA #VetTechJobs #EdmontonJobs If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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 primary care to emergency, urgent 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 500 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. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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