POSITION TITLE: Registered Veterinary Technician
At Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (PLV), we’re not your average vet clinic. We are a tight-knit team of agriculture loving, solution-driven, community members who are passionate about advancing livestock production. With deep roots in agriculture and a long history of supporting producers and industry partners, we’re all about healthy animals, smart innovation, and sustainable success (with a little fun along the way).
Working at PLV means diving into a workplace that’s big on mentorship, collaboration, and learning. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who is ready for a new kind of challenge. If you’re looking for an opportunity with flexibility, work life balance, and no barky dogs, PLV could be the place for you.
We are looking for RVTs in all our locations; from time to time, you may be asked to work out of or assist in any of our locations in Alberta or Saskatchewan as well assisting veterinarians on farms in all locations.
Job Description:
- Complete in-house laboratory procedures, record, invoice, and report results as appropriate
- Preparation of samples to be sent for off-site testing
- Clean and organize lab, sterilize equipment, sharpen knives, and restock kits as needed
- Assist with quality control programs through on farm work and completion of paperwork
- Assist veterinarians on farm calls, phone calls, emails, processing, and equipment maintenance
- Assist with post-mortems and disease investigations, transcribe postmortem results and report accordingly
- Assist clinic staff with customer service, providing information on diseases, pharmaceuticals, and procedures
- Prepare client handouts and educational material
- Assist with exporting duties when needed
- Foster continuation of mentorship with students and new hires
- Dispensing medications and vaccines
- Assist with warehouse and administration duties as needed
Benefits of Joining our Team:
- Comprehensive health and benefits package
- Staff appreciation events
- Paid continuing education days and budget
- Paid membership dues
- Team member pricing – pet supplies
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid vacation time, flex days and birthday off
Requirements for Application:
- Registered Veterinary Technologist in the province of Alberta and/or Saskatchewan or eligible to be registered in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan
- A positive and professional manner with clients and co-workers
- Respect for the ethics of veterinary medicine and food animal production
- Respect for safety protocols
- Commitment to confidentiality
- Team player mentality and a drive to do good work
- Attention to detail and good time management skills
- Comfortable working around livestock
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing 60-70lbs
- Valid drivers licence
Interested applicants may apply by emailing [email protected]
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
