Licensed Veterinary Technician - Oncology

BluePearl Pet Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

PTO and parental leave

CE allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a compassionate Oncology Veterinary Technician to join our team. You will assist in patient care, monitoring, chemotherapy setup, phlebotomy, and communicating with clients to support treatment plans while collaborating with our veterinary oncologists.

Preferred candidates have two years or more of experience in a specialty veterinary hospital; a VTS credential is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of two years’ experience in a specialty veterinary hospital.
• Good communication skills and compassion are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exam and monitor patient vitals.
• Understand normal parameters and alert doctor as needed.
• Perform phlebotomy and place IV catheter for chemo patients.
• Set up materials for chemotherapy administration.
• Safely dispense and administer chemotherapy agents.
• Admit and discharge oncology patients with client education.
• Maintain knowledge of tumor types and oncology terminology.
• Assist with anesthesia/monitoring during procedures.

Skills

Oncology care

Phlebotomy

Client communication

Vital sign assessment

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Oncology Veterinary Technician to join our Midtown, NY team!

Pay:

$30.00 - $51.00 / hour

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

We offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked during nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.

For Example

• Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$8.00/hr. Shift Differential

A BluePearl Oncology Technician is someone who is self-motivated, a quick thinker, and is able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years’ experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients as well as supporting the clinician with patient care and client communication.

As An Oncology Technician, You Will

• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital and lab parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Calculate basic medical math.
• Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
• Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.
• Safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.
• Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.
• Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
• Have the knowledge of chemotherapy extravasation and what to do if it happens.
• Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
• Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as how to handle patient eliminations after chemotherapy, how to handle oral chemotherapy at home, chemotherapy and radiation side effects and oral medication administration.
• Maintain solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and is able to converse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
• Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization. Quickly and competently facilitates incoming calls.
• Have the knowledge of the tumor types.
• Understand diagnostic work-up protocols (including oncology specific terminology for each tumor/cancer type per each hospital’s protocol.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
• Maintain hospital for day to day function and operation (stocking, cleaning, etc.).

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We Also Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more.
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.