Certified Veterinary Technician Oncology

Golden State Humane Society; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service is seeking a detail-oriented Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join their Oncology Team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, empathy, and extensive client interaction presence, contributing to the care of pets undergoing cancer treatment. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to pet care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Continuing Education allowance

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

Paid time off plus sick time

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in the veterinary field, 2 as a licensed technician.
• Preference for specialty experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology consultation and therapies to pets.
• Interact compassionately with clients experiencing distress.
• Set priorities and direct team members to achieve efficiency.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Calming demeanor

Excellent Venipuncture skills

Gentle restraint

Prioritization of cases

Education

CVT in good standing in Oregon

Job description

Progressive Oncology Team is looking for a detail oriented CVT to join our team. Our service provides oncology consultation, therapies and surgical interventions to treat cancer in cats and dogs. We believe that pet parents should have options when caring for their pets and make decisions based on individual lifestyle. Sometimes that means simply monitoring quality of life until they are having less good days then bad. This is the reason we are transitioning our current lead into a hospice coordinator.

Our team members are patient, sensitive and compassionate with both pets and their pet parents. Often clients are experiencing fear and emotional distress at the unknown future for their loved one. Our ideal team member is empathetic and can calmly discuss distressing topics with pet owners. This is a high touch position with extensive client interaction.

Benefits: Full time; $28.00 to $30.00/hr BOE (additional compensationconsidered for VTS)

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance with Employee Assistance Plan and FSA
• 401(k) with employermatch
• Continuing Education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• License reimbursement
• Paid time off (with 8 floating holidays) plus sick time.
• Work with a super awesome team!

Position requirements:

• CVT in good standing in Oregon (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.)
• 5 years experience in the veterinary field with at least 2 as a licensed technician (Preference given to applicants with specialty experience.)
• Clear communication skills (verbal and written)
• Calming demeanor to set people at ease
• Excellent Venipuncture skills
• Gentle restraint (Familiarity with Fear Free techniques, Certified a plus)
• Ability to prioritize cases and direct team members to achieve efficiency and accuracy with each interaction

Preferred skills:

• Experience with Chemotherapy administration and disposal techniques
• Experience with CT and electrochemotherapy
• Comfort with general anesthesia and sedation for cats and dogs with potential comorbidities.

Submit resume, cover letter, 3 professional references with at least one supervisor to [e-mail]