Posted 3 months ago
Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Locum
@ Calgary Humane Society
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Calgary Humane Society is hiring a casual, as-needed Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) to support its veterinarians with surgery, anesthesia, diagnostics, dispensing and client education, and to lead Animal Health volunteers. The role requires an active ABVMA licence, works with a wide range of species, and includes flexible days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays with no overnight shifts. Pay is $27 to $31 per hour based on experience, and a criminal check at the candidate's own expense is required.
Pay:
$27–$31 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform surgical prep, anesthesia induction, intubation and monitoring
- Take diagnostic radiographs, dental radiographs and lab samples
- Administer medications and dispense prescriptions to owners and foster parents
- Keep accurate exam notes, records and follow-up schedules
- Lead and train Animal Health volunteers
Requirements summary:
- Current licence in good standing with ABVMA
- One year or more RVT clinic experience is an asset
- Experience operating anesthetic machines and monitors
- Ability to lift and restrain up to 50 lbs
- Flexibility for overtime, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
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Calgary Humane Society
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Protect Animals, Support People, Create a More Humane World
Full company description
Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated in 1922. At that time, the Society’s mandate included the protection of children, homeless people as well as animals. Now, Calgary Humane Society is the only organization providing a service under the Animal Protection Act in Calgary. CHS provides care for surrendered, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals. The first Shelter was built in 1960 with a capacity to handle 2,500 animals a year. By 1973, the Society was receiving over 8,000 animals a year and it became urgently necessary to construct a new facility. The CHS opened a new animal care centre in 1976 approximately five times the size of the previous Shelter. In 1988 another campaign, Room to Live, raised enough funds to expand and renovate the Shelter. Through the late 1990's, the CHS helped between 12,000 and 13,000 animals, a figure which represents both stray and owners’ animals. More room was needed to house cats and to accommodate a growing staff of workers and volunteers. In 2005, Calgary Humane Society experienced more growth with the “By Leaps and Bounds Capital Campaign” reaching its target of $10 million ensuring that our wonderful, large and safe facility could be constructed, paid for and opened in 2006. Our mission is clear and simple: To help as many animals as we can. In today’s complex and changing world, we know that to help as many animals as we can, we must be more than a shelter. We must be leaders in education and violence prevention focused on creating a more compassionate tomorrow. There can be dozens of different reasons for why a helpless animal is exposed to abuse or is abandoned. As Calgary’s first animal welfare organization, we proudly combine our legacy of sheltering with our focus on education. We are Calgary’s only open-admission animal shelter, and this means one simple thing: We never say no. We never turn an animal away. When they need us, we respond. Our mission cannot be accomplished without you. Since 1922, your support has created tens of thousands of brighter futures. Together, we will continue to help as many animals as we can!
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,486
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 99
- Reported office locations
- 4455 110 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C, CA
- Other recorded names
- Calgary Humane Society
- Specialties
- Animal Shelter
- Behaviour classes
- Adoption
- Animal supplies
- Cremation services
- and Summer camps
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated in 1922. At that time, the Society’s mandate included the protection of children, homeless people as well as animals. Now, Calgary Humane Society is the only organization providing a service under the Animal Protection Act in Calgary. CHS provides care for surrendered, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals. The first Shelter was built…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1922 |
| Specialties | Animal ShelterBehaviour classesAdoptionAnimal suppliesCremation servicesand Summer camps |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) - Locum
Casual on an as-needed basis
No overnight shifts required
Reporting to the Lead RVT and Animal Health Director, Calgary Humane Society’s RVTs are responsible for providing support to our team of Veterinarians. We are seeking a compassionate individual who is highly skilled in animal handling, customer service, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Duties:
- Promote organizational values in order to achieve the overall mission and vision of the organization
- Act as an ambassador for the society both internally and with external partners and stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, foster parents, and members of the public in a positive and professional manner
- Provide leadership and training to Animal Health volunteers to ensure they have the necessary skills to be successful
- Promote teamwork and comradery by taking initiative to assist teams and volunteers outside of designated department when help is needed
- Maintain a positive attitude, actively managing emotional situations in a respectful, compassionate, and professional manner, providing exemplary customer service to all patrons of CHS
- Completing all tasks to the highest standard, including all necessary paperwork and animal files in a precise and accurate manner
- Perform high quality and high-volume surgical prep, assist with the movement of patients, and manage flow of procedures
- Pre-medicate, induce, and intubate patients, monitor anesthesia, troubleshoot when necessary, and respond to anesthetic emergencies
- Perform comprehensive oral health assessment and treatments, take diagnostic dental radiographs, and accurately chart dental disease
- Accurately perform routine diagnostics including radiographs, bloodwork, fecals, urinalysis, ultrasound, cytology etc.
- Administer injections, medications, treatments, and supportive care as directed by CHS Veterinarians
- Enter exam notes and lab results efficiently and concisely, maintain up to date records, ensure rechecks and follow up are scheduled for all patients
- Fill, dispense, and explain prescription medications to foster parents, adopters and owners
- Display thorough knowledge of contagious diseases and implement and follow strict quarantine and sanitation protocols
- Safely handle animals who may have behavioural concerns, including restraint and treatment
- Provide owners with education on pet health and wellness through the Wellness Clinic.
- Assist Animal Health Assistants with their duties to maintain the clinic and assess animals prior to returning to their kennels post-surgery
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Candidates must be currently licensed and in good standing with ABVMA
- Possess a genuine concern for the well-being of all animals
- One year or more of experience working as an RVT in a clinic setting is considered an asset.
- Comfortable working with, and physically capable of handling a variety of species including but not limited to: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and reptiles
- Experience operating anesthetic machines and monitoring equipment
- Flexibility to work overtime on short notice and outside of regularly scheduled hours including days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
- Flexible and non-judgmental approach to people and work; balancing empathy with an understanding of their needs along with the needs of the organization
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Ability to remain calm while working under pressure with competing priorities
- Ability to react quickly and competently in emergency situations
- Organized with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks while balancing demanding priorities and frequent disruptions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively verbally and in writing
- Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS
Physical Requirements:
- Must be physically capable of lifting/carrying/restraining up to 50lbs.
- Constant walking, crouching, squatting, kneeling
- Frequent lifting, carrying, and standing
- Occasional pushing, pulling, sitting, rotating, and climbing
(Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-67% of shift, Constant: 67-100% of shift)
Salary:
- $27-$31 per hour based on experience
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The people and families we serve are diverse, and Calgary Humane Society is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the community around us. We believe that different identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and abilities strengthen our organization and help us better support animals and the people who care for them.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from people who have historically faced barriers to employment. We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process, and accommodation is available at any stage upon request.
Closing date: Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we are unable to respond to telephone or email inquiries regarding applications.
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