YegVet Inc·Edmonton, Alberta
Provide gold standard nursing and comfort care to oncology patients, including assisting with restraint for chemotherapy and procedures. Support the medical team by maintaining cleanliness of wards and communicating updates to clients.
Position Title: Oncology Animal Care Attendant
To provide support to the Oncology Team, including gold standard nursing and comfort care to our oncology patients, with clear and effective client communication. This will be a very important accessory role within our Oncology Department and will include assisting with restraint for procedures and chemotherapy treatments, patient comfort care, and providing owner updates as requested.
As Boreal Veterinary Centre's Oncology Service continues to grow, we are expanding our support team to meet the increasing demand for specialized oncology care. This position has been created to support the continued growth of the department, allowing our Registered Veterinary Technologists and specialists to focus on advanced medical procedures while ensuring patients receive exceptional comfort, husbandry, and emotional support throughout their treatment journey.
This role will work under the direction of the Oncology RVTs, with a primary focus on comfort care for chemotherapy patients. Some cross-training and assisting in other departments may be required as requested.
This is a full-time permanent position consisting of 8 to 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Background for Development and Importance of This Role
The need for this accessory role has risen due to the shortage of veterinary professionals. When examining the day-to-day work of registered veterinary professionals, we need to highlight what is in their scope of practice and place an emphasis of time on those activities for them. In a busy hospital, their medical expertise is prioritized, and the non-medical activities become less of a focus. Boreal Veterinary Centre feels that those “non-medical” activities are often under emphasized and strive to include non-registered support staff as an integral part of the medical care team to provide a gold standard of care.
Interested in the role and think this would be a great opportunity for you? Apply today online or through our careers page.
Requires a high school diploma and the physical ability to stand for long periods and lift 50lbs. Candidates should possess strong animal restraint skills and a compassionate approach to patient and client care.
Market context
Oncology ACA roles in Alberta are typically tied to steady demand in veterinary and specialty care settings that support cancer treatment. This work is competitive because employers look for candidates who can handle animal restraint safely, stay on their feet for long periods, and bring a compassionate approach to patient and client care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and highlight your hands-on restraint experience and comfort with physically demanding shifts in your application.