Oncology Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Specialty Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Uniform allowance

License reimbursement

CPR training

VTNE reimbursement

PTO

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

PEAK Veterinary Referral Center in Williston, VT is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our Oncology team. This full-time position features a four-day schedule, Tuesday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with a salary of $17–$19/hour and opportunities to grow in specialty medicine.

You will support daily patient care, assist with restraints, handle lab samples, maintain clean environment, and collaborate with veterinarians and technicians while advancing oncology skills.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience preferred.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills with basic veterinary medical knowledge.
• Interest in Medical Oncology and specialty veterinary medicine.
• Willingness to learn appropriate safety practices for working around hazardous drugs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, compassionate communication skills by phone, email, and in person.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Motivated to learn, grow, and expand your veterinary skills.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Oncology team with daily patient care and department needs.
• Assist with safe animal restraint, handling, husbandry, and patient hygiene.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including patient areas, cages, floors, and laundry facilities.
• Handle laboratory samples for in-hospital testing and outside laboratory submissions.
• Assist with basic medical record keeping and review records to identify missing information or needed items.
• Stock and organize medical supplies, equipment, and janitorial supplies.
• Support the safe handling and workflow associated with oncology patients and hazardous medications.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, veterinarians, technicians, and other hospital team members.
• Continue developing veterinary assisting and specialty medicine skills through hands‑on learning and mentorship.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Oncology interest

Safety around hazardous drugs

Growth mindset

Job description

PEAK Veterinary Referral Center in Williston, VT is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to join our Oncology team. This full-time position features a four-day schedule, Tuesday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm, with a salary of $17–$19/hour and opportunities to grow in specialty medicine.

You will support daily patient care, assist with restraints, handle lab samples, maintain clean environment, and collaborate with veterinarians and technicians while advancing oncology skills.