Oncology Veterinary Technician

BluePearl; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Annual Scrub Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

VTNE reimbursements

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team. This role supports cancer care with hands-on technical duties and client education.

The schedule is 4x10 hour weekday shifts, with pay ranging from $24.50 to $49.20 per hour, commensurate with experience and credentialing. Candidates with VTS credentialing may receive higher compensation.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams, assess vital signs, and interpret lab values.
• Phlebotomy and IV catheter placement for chemotherapy administration.
• Prepare, dispense, and administer oral, SC, and IM chemotherapy agents safely.
• Verify chemotherapy calculations, dosages, and proper IV catheter setup.
• Recognize and respond to chemotherapy extravasation.
• Admit and discharge patients, 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 RECOVER CPR guidelines and hospital protocols.
• Perform other relevant role responsibilities.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology team.

Schedule: 4x10 hour week day shifts

Pay: $24.50 - $49.20 / 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.

Responsibilities of a Oncology Vet Tech:

• 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?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• 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.

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

• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program
• State licensure reimbursements
• VTNE reimbursements
• Additional VTS benefits - pursuing & established VTS technicians.

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT 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 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.