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Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technologist

YegVet Inc·Edmonton, Alberta

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

Collaborate with veterinarians to provide gold standard anesthetic care and medical support for surgical patients. Responsibilities include administering anesthesia, performing diagnostic tests, and mentoring other veterinary team members.

Position Title

Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) Reports to: Lead Anesthesia RVT Department: Surgery Status: Full-Time Permanent (40 hours per week )

  • Prerequisites
  • Active member of the ABVMA and ABVTA
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs (22 kg)
  • A desire to grow the RVT profession
  • Experience with general anesthesia in dogs and cats for various procedures
  • Proficient in using monitoring equipment (pulse oximetry, ECG, capnography, blood pressure)
  • Knowledgeable in sedation, induction, inhalant, and injectable anesthetics
  • Strong mathematical skills for drug calculations, infusions, and unit conversions
  • Understanding of aseptic techniques for patient and operating room preparation
  • Commitment to ongoing education in anesthesia and analgesia
  • Excellent communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills
  • 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 Surgery team and Management
  • 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 anesthetic care to our 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.

In addition to the general RVT duties, this position may require cross-training in other specialty departments such as Internal Medicine, Oncology and Cardiology, as needed.

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? Please apply online: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ef0b8749-0879-42ba-817b-ed7d84c9c99e&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ef0b8749-0879-42ba-817b-ed7d84c9c99e&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_CA]

Requirements

Must be an active member of the ABVMA and ABVTA with experience in general anesthesia for dogs and cats. Requires proficiency in monitoring equipment, strong mathematical skills for drug calculations, and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Triage
  • Drug Calculations
  • Venipuncture
  • Catheter Placement
  • Client Communication
  • Medical Imaging
  • Aseptic Techniques
  • General Anesthesia
  • Medical Record Maintenance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Posted
Jun 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

YegVet Inc

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...

IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

Anesthesia roles in Alberta veterinary care

Anesthesia Registered Veterinary Technologist roles in Alberta are typically tied to steady demand in clinics that perform surgical and dental procedures for dogs and cats. Competition can be stronger for candidates who already hold active ABVMA and ABVTA membership, can use monitoring equipment confidently, and are comfortable with drug calculations and hands-on patient handling. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your anesthesia experience and lifting capacity match the posting.

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