REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST (RVT)

About Us

The Canadian Animal Task Force (CATF) is a dynamic grass roots, volunteer-driven, registered charity providing animal care programs and services for companion animals. Our Vision Statement is “Humans and companion animals live in harmony in communities where compassion, respect and kindness guide their actions.” By assisting with community safety and improving the health and well-being of animals, we are helping people, helping animals.  The Task Force Animal Hospital (TFAH) is a recently opened full service veterinary clinic that works with both low-income individuals and local rescue organizations. As a locally owned not-for-profit hospital, our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable veterinary care. We offer in-house radiology, a full in-house IDEXX lab, multiple surgical suites, a dental suite, a dedicated isolation room, and more! We invite you to learn more about what we do and the people we serve. Visit our website at www.cataskforce.org.

To fulfill our Vision, we need the best people doing their best work. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to chat!

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT) who will play a crucial role in providing direct care to our animal patients. As a valued team member, you will leverage your clinical expertise and compassionate nature to support our veterinarians and ensure the highest standard of care for every patient. If you are a detail-oriented and compassionate RVT with a commitment to professional development, we encourage you to apply. Depending on experience this role can transition into a Lead RVT role.

More specifically, the scope of your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care, including animal restraint, triage, and administering treatments.
• Performing surgical and anesthesia skills, including surgical preparation, sedation, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery
• Assisting with diagnostics including radiology, blood collection, and other laboratory procedures.
• Performing dental care, including charting, probing, scaling, and radiographs.
• Providing clear and empathetic communication with clients, offering support and education on post-treatment care.
• Demonstrating excellent organizational skills, ensuring thorough and timely record-keeping, especially in a high-volume environment.
• Collaborating with the team to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting at $27.00/hr ($55,000.00-$57,000.00 per year)

Benefits

We provide a workplace environment that fosters creativity and innovation. We offer competitive rates, benefits, unique projects, and a dynamic and friendly work environment. Here’s some information on what else you can expect in the role and as a TFAH team member:

100% employer-paid group benefits after three months, including vision, dental, and extended health

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• Up to 12 general holidays (stats)
• Paid sick days
• Paid ABVMA and CVMA registrations
• Continuing education and professional development sponsorship or cost share
• Discounted veterinary care, pet food, and supplies
• Individual gratitude and recognition rewards, team events and holiday celebrations

Requirements

To qualify, you will need at least the following:

Education & Certification: Graduation from an accredited Animal Health Technology program with active registration as an RVT/AHT in good standing with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA). Successful completion of the VTNE is required.

Experience: Minimum 2 years as an RVT, with high-volume or shelter medicine experience as an asset.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in animal nursing, anesthesia, radiology, and laboratory procedures.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a commitment to providing excellent client service and education.

Attention to Detail: Highly observant with strong organizational skills to ensure quality patient care and recordkeeping.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and being on your feet for extended periods.

Compassion: Genuine empathy and a passion for animal welfare.

Although not required, we consider the following to be valuable assets:

• Experience with non-profit operations.
• Experience with Ezyvet
• A background in the animal welfare sector.

Imagine working for an organization that values diversity and inclusivity, and where everyone collaborates for each other’s success. If you want to join a team of community leaders passionate in making an impact, apply now!

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in confidence. Applications for this position will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate has been hired. Submit your cover letter and resume to executivedirector@cataskforce.org. Your cover letter should detail how you are the right person for the job. When submitting your email, please use “Registered Veterinary Technologist” as the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

CATF is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation.