Alberta Veterinary technician Jobs – 85 Openings This Week

Laboratory Technician, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's
- Communication skills
4h
Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Park Veterinary Centre —Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
Animal Care Technician, Animal Resource Centre
The University of Calgary —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
5d
Veterinary Reception, Client Care, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (Casual)
VCA Animal Hospitals —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Office experience
6d
Veterinarian - Granville Vet Clinic
Granville Veterinary Clinic —Edmonton, AB
- $85,000–$140,000 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Quick apply
Registered Veterinary Technologist, Marda Loop Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Registered Veterinary Technologist - Surgery
Pulse Veterinary Specialists & Emergency —Sherwood Park, AB
- Full-time
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Tuition reimbursement
Quick apply
Associate Veterinarian - Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers —Edmonton, AB
- $150,000–$180,000 a year
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Internal Medicine RVT
Boreal Veterinary Centre —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
Quick apply
10d
Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Family Pet Hospital - Alberta —Lethbridge, AB
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
Veterinary Technologist, Emergency, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
VCA Animal Hospitals —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
6d
Associate Veterinarian - Eastgate Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers —Calgary, AB
- $130,000–$150,000 a year
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Quick apply
Medical Director - Monte Vista Animal Hospital
PetVet Care Centers —Edmonton, AB
- $190,000–$215,000 a year
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Relocation assistance
- Dental care
Quick apply
Overnight Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT, Calgary North Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
Receptionist, Veterinary Assistant, Coach Hill Animal Hospital (Casual)
VCA Animal Hospitals —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
3d
Veterinarian, Critical Care, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre
VCA Animal Hospitals —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Leadership
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Park Veterinary Centre —Sherwood Park, AB
Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.
Veterinary Extern - General Practice
Family Pet Hospital - Alberta —Lethbridge, AB
Veterinary students who are in the clinical portion of their education are eligible for a travel/living expense stipend.

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Registered Veterinary Technician
Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary —King City, ON
Valid Driver’s License (G) & access to a vehicle. Our multidisciplinary team operates according to shelter medicine principles, focusing on population health,…
$55,000–$65,000 a year
Veterinary Technician
King Hopkins Pet Hospital —Whitby, ON
Veterinary technician: 1 year (preferred). Providing compassionate nursing care to hospitalized patients. Collecting blood and urine samples for analysis.
From $25 an hour
Quick apply

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for veterinary technician in alberta

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

veterinary technician jobs near alberta

Laboratory Technician, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Calgary -
Calgary, AB

Apply Now

Job details

Full-time
4 hours ago

Qualifications

Biochemistry
Master's degree
Bachelor's
Communication skills

Full job description

Description

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a Laboratory Technician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The Lab Technician will perform experimental tasks including mouse handling, monitoring, tissue collection, cell culture, western blot, PCR and sequencing, as well as analysis of results. They will assist the lab manager in operational tasks such as ordering lab supplies, updating inventories and cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment. Research with prion-infected samples requires biosafety level 2+ laboratories. Working in this lab environment requires high focus, attention to detail an adherence to biosafety standards. This position will work both independently and in a team environment. Training will be provided.

The position reports to the Principal Investigator.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Mouse Model Support
- Handling and monitoring prion-infected mice
- Tissue harvest
- Tissue processing, potentially using immunohistochemistry/histology techniques
Molecular Biology and Biochemical Methods
- Perform DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR/qPCR, prepare samples for sequencing
- Conduct Western blotting and protein expression analysis
- Performs cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins
- Production of lentiviral vectors and transduction of cell lines
- Perform in vitro prion amplification assays
Cell Culture, Flow Cytometry and Imaging
- Cultivate and maintain stocks of mammalian cell lines
- Prepare samples for flow cytometry
- Prepare and image samples using confocal microscopy
Lab Operations
- Assist lab manager in establishing and maintaining a well-organized lab
- Assist in ordering supplies
Team Support
- Work closely as needed with postdoctoral researchers and graduate students
- Contribute to a respectful and collaborative lab culture

Qualifications / Requirements:

BSc degree in biochemistry, neuroscience, zoology or related field
MSc degree is considered an asset
Willingness to work with mouse models, ideally experience in mouse handling
Prior experience in any of the above-mentioned methods
Knowledge of the theory of technical procedures
Openness to learn and adapt to new challenges and opportunities
Excellent communication skills, record keeping and attention to detail

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

veterinary technician jobs in alberta

Laboratory Technician, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Animal Care Technician, Animal Resource Centre

Veterinary Reception, Client Care, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (Casual)

Veterinarian - Granville Vet Clinic

Registered Veterinary Technologist, Marda Loop Animal Hospital

Registered Veterinary Technologist - Surgery

Associate Veterinarian - Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital

Internal Medicine RVT

Veterinary Extern - General Practice

Veterinary Technologist, Emergency, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

Associate Veterinarian - Eastgate Animal Hospital

Medical Director - Monte Vista Animal Hospital

Overnight Registered Veterinary Technologist, RVT, Calgary North Animal Hospital

Receptionist, Veterinary Assistant, Coach Hill Animal Hospital (Casual)

Veterinarian, Critical Care, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

More jobs to discover

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alerts for veterinary technician in alberta

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Job seeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected