Veterinary Technician Assistant

Veterinary Technical Assistant (VTA) – Full-Time

Location: Sundre, Alberta

Start Date: December 2025

Wage: $18–$21/hour (based on experience)

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Pioneer Veterinary Services is seeking a Veterinary Technical Assistant (VTA) to join our growing team in Sundre, Alberta. This is a full-time, hands-on role in a modern mixed animal practice, located in our brand-new facility opened in December 2024.

VTAs are a vital part of both our patient care and client service teams — ensuring the clinic operates smoothly, efficiently, and professionally each day. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, thrives in a team setting, and values collaboration, communication, and kindness.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with animal restraint, patient prep, and recovery support
• Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms, kennels, and surgical areas
• Perform daily sanitation, laundry, and equipment preparation tasks
• Support the front-end team as needed, including:
• Answering phones and assisting with lunch coverage
• Greeting and intaking clients
• Generating and processing invoices
• Providing professional and timely communication
• Restock supplies and help maintain clinic organization

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a veterinary clinic or animal care environment preferred
• Confidence supporting both medical and client care responsibilities
• Strong attention to cleanliness, accuracy, and team workflow
• Professional, calm communicator — especially during busy times
• Able to work rotating Saturdays and flexible weekday hours
• Reliable transportation to our Sundre location

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage: $18–$21/hour, based on experience
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and travel insurance (individual coverage)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Paid wellness days and vacation time
• Clothing allowance and generous staff discounts
• Staff dog ward for team pets
• Staff-only wellness, rest, and exercise room

Our Team Culture:

• Privately owned clinic with hands-on leadership
• Team Coordinators in each department for day-to-day support
• Dedicated Operations and HR Managers
• Biweekly clinic-wide staff meetings
• Team meetings scheduled as needed
• Monthly lead roundtables focused on CE, development, and communication

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and a short introduction to

Applications will be reviewed as received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 44 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Do you have IDEXX Cornerstone experience?

Experience:

• Veterinary Technical : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person