Medical Oncology Veterinary Assistant

9 hours ago

calgary, ab, Canada MARS Veterinary Full-time

Support medical oncology patients in Calgary with patient restraint, intake, discharge, and client communication at Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre. Use organization and empathy daily.

Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre is seeking an Oncology Veterinary Assistant for its Medical Oncology Department. The center provides emergency and referral care with specialists in surgery, critical care, internal medicine, radiology, and radiation oncology. This position supports patient care and department coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Complete patient intake and discharge procedures
  • Restrain patients for examinations and blood draws
  • Provide basic patient husbandry, including walks and feeding
  • Use laboratory equipment and assist with CT positioning
  • Manage client communications, forms, and service emails

Requirements:

  • Highly detail-oriented and organized
  • Adaptable to changing departmental needs
  • Personable, upbeat, and empathetic
  • Motivated to learn new things
  • Comfortable supporting exacting clients with patience

Bring detail orientation, patient care, and empathetic communication to medical oncology support in Calgary’s veterinary referral center.