Oncology Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Holdings LLC; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedules

401k

Parental Leave

Paid time off

CE allowance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is seeking a compassionate Oncology Veterinary Technician to join our team on the Oncology unit. Schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7am to 5pm, with pay from $26.00 to $49.00 per hour depending on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

VTS credentialing eligible for higher compensation. The Oncology Technician will perform exams, phlebotomy, chemotherapy administration, anesthesia support, client communication, and education

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience
• IV catheter placement for chemotherapy administration
• Chemotherapy preparation, dispensing, and administration
• Chemotherapy dosage verification and IV setup
• Anesthesia monitoring for ASA I & II patients
• Familiarity with RECOVER CPR guidelines

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams, monitor vital signs, and interpret basic lab values.
• Conduct phlebotomy and place IV catheters for chemotherapy administration.
• Safely prepare, dispense, and administer oral, SC, and IM chemotherapy agents.
• Verify chemotherapy calculations, dosages, and proper IV catheter setup.
• Recognize and respond to chemotherapy extravasation.
• Admit and discharge patients, obtain history and educate clients on treatment and home care.
• Communicate with clients and veterinary teams to address concerns and coordinate care.
• Understand tumor types, diagnostic protocols, and oncology terminology.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring for ASA I & II patients.
• Stay current on CPR guidelines and hospital protocols.
• Perform other relevant role responsibilities.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Framingham, MA is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team!

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 7am-5pm.

Pay: $26.00 - $49.00 / 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.

As An Oncology Technician, You Will

• Perform physical exams, assess vital signs, and recognize abnormal lab values.
• Conduct phlebotomy and place IV catheters for chemotherapy administration.
• Safely prepare, dispense, and administer oral, SC, and IM chemotherapy agents.
• Verify chemotherapy calculations, dosages, and proper IV catheter setup.
• Recognize and respond to chemotherapy extravasation.
• Admit and discharge patients, obtaining history and educating clients on treatment, side effects, and home care.
• Communicate effectively with clients and veterinary teams, addressing concerns and facilitating calls.
• Understand tumor types, diagnostic protocols, and oncology-specific terminology.
• Assist with anesthesia monitoring for ASA I & II patients.
• Stay current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and hospital protocols.
• Perform other relevant role responsibilities.

Why BluePearl?

• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for LVTs and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for LVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150/year. Full-time LVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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.