Oncology - Registered Veterinary Technician

Socket.dev; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellness week off after 90 days

3 weeks paid vacation (pro-rated first

$1,000 continuing education allowance

1 week CE PTO

Uniform allowance

Health insurance

401K

Vision & Dental Coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (PVESC) in Frederick, MD is hiring a full-time Oncology Registered Veterinary Technician. You will apply advanced oncology skills, support patients and families, and collaborate with a skilled care team.

The role emphasizes compassionate, fear-free care, ongoing education, and strong client communication within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years veterinary experience in a specialty environment, oncology preferred.
• Graduate of accredited veterinary technology program; license in good standing in Maryland or eligible to transfer.
• Knowledge and dedication to high standards and fear-free patient care.
• Strong communication skills to enable effective teamwork with clients and staff.
• Adaptability and commitment to ongoing professional development as a technician.

Responsibilities

• Care for oncology patients and their families, delivering compassionate support.
• Perform diagnostic procedures, analgesia, and nutritional support as needed.
• Communicate clearly with clients about treatment plans and progress.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

RVT

Oncology experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Accredited veterinary technology program

Job description

Partner Veterinary is looking for an Oncology Registered Veterinary Technician to join our Frederick, MD team!

Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (PVESC) is a women-founded and led business committed to reimagining a profession that we love. Our leadership team founded Partner Veterinary to create an environment where veterinary professionals are supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the field and for pet families.

Do you want to grow and advance your skills? Partner Veterinary has you covered!

We provide our team members with the tools, resources, training, and administrative support to promote advancement of your skills leading to increased job satisfaction.

In addition, Partner Veterinary has a dedicated Learning and Development Department, to help credentialed technicians achieve your goals, supported by two veterinary technician specialists (VTS) Heather Carter and Christine Weaver. Our Training Department has an impressive track record of helping Technicians achieve advanced certifications such as a VTS, CVPP, and/or CVRP.

To set you up for success from day 1,

• We gift you a *wellness week of PTO after 90 days in your position. This includes 30-40 hours of extra time off dependent upon your weekly schedule. Partner Veterinary recognizes the demand that is on team members, and this wellness week allows you to rest and relax with a week off after your initial 90 days.

What does your day look like at Partner?

Partner Veterinary is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician for our Oncology service who is excited to leverage their specialized skills to care for patients and families combating cancer. The Oncology RVT for Partner Veterinary is able to practice at the height of their skills. This is achieved through exhibiting knowledge in diagnostic procedures, tumor classifications/terminology, and, most importantly, recognizing the needs of our patients and clients. These needs range from compassionate care and communication for our clients to delivering analgesics and nutritional support to our patients.

Our team member benefits and perks:

Benefits:

• *Paid wellness week off after 90 days in your new role
• +3 weeks paid vacation, prorated your first year
• $1,000 in continuing education allowance
• 1 week of continuing education PTO
• Annual uniform allowance
• Contribution to health insurance
• 401K
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Perks:

• Case report reviews and topic rounds to sharpen your skills
• Hands on training and workshops to expand your expertise
• One-on-one mentoring from seasoned RVTS and VTS
• Exclusive VetBloom content tailored to your needs
• Bring your pet to work during your shift
• Get complete role-specific training
• Clear and transparent career development path; VTS mentorship available

Our 20,000 square foot reimagined building and team design includes:

• Conscious and deliberate building design layout that encourages interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Unique support roles that enable our team to practice at your highest level
• Ample fluid pumps, syringe pumps, and monitoring equipment to enable quality patient care
• Onsite advanced diagnostics, such as MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy and more

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years veterinary experience in a specialty environment, experience in Oncology preferred
• Graduate of accredited veterinary technology program; veterinary technician license “in good standing” so applicant is or eligible to transfer license to Maryland
• Knowledge and dedication to high standard and fear-free patient care practices
• Strong communication skills to enable respectful and successful lines of communication among team members
• Adaptability in various learning strategies and keen interest to continuing to develop as a technician and team member

Physical Requirements (ability to)

• Quickly process, analyze, and react to unplanned and emergent medical situations without delay, so as to ensure the safety of team members and patients
• Stand for up to 12 hours with limited breaks
• Lift up to 40lbs without assistance

Our core values:

• Reimagine
• Empower
• Community Care

About us:

Our mission statement is our commitment to our team:

Partner Veterinary's mission is to provide the best workplace for veterinary talent so that we are the provider of choice for expert and compassionate emergency and specialty veterinary care in our communities.