YegVet Inc·Edmonton, Alberta
Collaborate with veterinarians to provide gold-standard medical care to critical patients in a fast-paced emergency environment. Responsibilities include performing medical procedures, managing hospitalized patients, and mentoring other team members.
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) 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.
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.
Interested in the role and think this would be a great opportunity for you? Apply today online or through our careers page.
Must be an active member of the ABVMA and ABVTA with the ability to lift 50 lbs. Requires proficiency in basic RVT skills, monitoring equipment, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Market context
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technologist roles in Alberta are typically in demand because emergency clinics need technologists who can respond quickly, monitor patients closely, and work confidently in fast-paced settings. Competition often centers on active ABVMA and ABVTA membership, strong basic RVT skills, equipment proficiency, and the ability to handle the physical demands of the role. Before applying, confirm you meet the lifting requirement and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time comparing the original posting.