Oncology Vet Technician — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Stryker Corporation; Knoxville (TN); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation assistance

CE allowance

401(k) with company match

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a licensed veterinary technician (LVT/RVT/CVT eligible) to join our Oncology Department. The role focuses on oncology nursing, chemotherapy administration, and client education in a specialty setting.

The candidate will work with board-certified specialists, monitor patients through treatments, and support diagnostics, imaging, and cytology, with opportunities toward VTS in Oncology or ECC.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician with credential "LVT" and eligibility for RVT/CVT is acceptable.
• Experience in veterinary oncology or specialty medicine preferred.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oncology diagnostics and cancer staging procedures.
• Prepare, calculate, and administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy with strict safety protocols.
• Monitor patients during and after chemotherapy infusions and document responses.
• Support advanced diagnostics including imaging, biopsies, and cytology.
• Provide advanced nursing care and pain management for oncology patients.
• Educate clients on chemotherapy protocols, home care, and follow-up schedules.
• Collaborate with Oncology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency teams; maintain medical records.
• Maintain chemotherapy safety standards and PPE protocols.

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Oncology experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

LVT license: RVT/CVT allowed

Tools

Chemotherapy administration

Job description

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is seeking a licensed veterinary technician (LVT/RVT/CVT eligible) to join our Oncology Department. The role focuses on oncology nursing, chemotherapy administration, and client education in a specialty setting.

The candidate will work with board-certified specialists, monitor patients through treatments, and support diagnostics, imaging, and cytology, with opportunities toward VTS in Oncology or ECC.