Posted 8 days ago
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technologist
@ YegVet Inc
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
YegVet Inc is hiring three full-time Registered Veterinary Technologists for its Emergency Department. The role covers patient monitoring, medical procedures, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging and hospitalization, with a rotating schedule of 10-hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and treat critical emergency patients
- Administer medications and perform anesthesia recovery
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement and diagnostic imaging
- Communicate with clients and generate estimates
- Mentor veterinary team members and maintain medical records
Requirements summary:
- Active ABVMA and ABVTA membership
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (22 kg)
- Proficiency with monitoring equipment
- Excellent communication and critical thinking
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | ABVMA, ABVTA, Registered Veterinary Technologist |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Uniform provided, Home office allowance |
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YegVet Inc
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Emergency and Specialty Care in Edmonton AB.
Full company description
We are privately and locally owned by veterinarians and technologists, each with over a decade of clinical and management experience. As parents who are raising young families, we are aware of the challenges that veterinary medicine presents, and are committed to building a strong, collaborative, and compassionate community for employees, clients, and patients.
- LinkedIn followers
- 342
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 23
- Reported office locations
- 13940 164 ST NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5V0C8, CA
- Business categories
- Veterinary
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Medical Device
- Oncology
- Medical
- Emergency Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
- Other recorded names
- YegVet Inc
- Boreal Veterinary Centre
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are privately and locally owned by veterinarians and technologists, each with over a decade of clinical and management experience. As parents who are raising young families, we are aware of the challenges that veterinary medicine presents, and are committed to building a strong, collaborative, and compassionate community for employees, clients, and patients.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Veterinary Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2023 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Position Title: Emergency Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)
Reports to: Emergency RVT Team Lead
Department: Emergency
Status: Full-Time Permanent (40 hours per week)
About the Opportunity
As Boreal Veterinary Centre's Emergency Department continues to grow, we are seeking three (3) Full-Time Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) to join our team. These positions will support our expanding caseload and help us continue delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding client service, and collaborative veterinary medicine in a fast-paced emergency environment.
This position follows a rotating schedule consisting of 10-hour shifts, including days, afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Prerequisites
- Active member of the ABVMA and ABVTA
- Ability to lift 50 lbs (22 kg)
- A desire to grow the RVT profession
- Confidence with basic RVT skills including patient monitoring, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement
- Proficiency with monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography, etc.)
- Willingness to create opportunities for themselves, the hospital, and their patients
- Intent to share knowledge and expertise with others to elevate them
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team and Management
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills
- Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
- Ability to be on time and prepared to work at the beginning of your scheduled shift
- Working Conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, animal vomit, urine, blood or feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Position Summary
This role is a partnership and collaboration with veterinarians to provide gold standard medical care to our critical patients. At Boreal, we understand you strive to do your best for your patients, and we intend to give you every tool and opportunity to do so. As a medical professional, you are expected to contribute your medical expertise to each case, to contribute at rounds and to mentor other members of this team (veterinarians and veterinary students included). All RVTs are encouraged to advocate for themselves and their career.
Boreal recognizes, that historically, the RVT profession has always had a “glass ceiling”. As our mission states, we are focused on continual advancement and professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us- whether it be VTS, management or another exciting opportunity for yourself.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct physical examinations and patient assessments
- Calculate, draw, and administer oral and injectable medications
- Supervise and support Animal Care Assistants with their patient care
- Effectively communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person
- Generate estimates and review informed consent with clients
- Administer, monitor, and recover patients from anesthesia
- Perform medical procedures as prescribed by the veterinarian
- Perform venipuncture and catheter placements
- Use in-house laboratory equipment and submission reference laboratory tests as needed
- Obtain quality images with Xray, CT or ultrasound
- Perform advanced diagnostic tests including scopes
- Fill prescriptions, relay orders for compounded medications
- Admit and set- up patients for hospitalization and transfer to ICU
- Manage hospitalized patients, perform recovery care and additional specialized treatments
- Assist DVMs with appointments
- Perform tech appointments
- Triage patients
- Double check aftercare for the Animal Care Attendants
- Assist with maintenance and quality control of equipment
- Mentor and support other members of the veterinary team
- Contribute suggestions to improve hospital flow and patient care
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records
- Other tasks as deemed necessary
Company Benefits
Joining the Boreal Veterinary Centre team means you'll enjoy an array of perks, including:
- Personal pet discounts
- Uniform allowance
- Continuing education allowance
- Coverage of professional dues
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
How to Apply
Interested in the role and think this would be a great opportunity for you? Apply today online or through our careers page.
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