Oncology Veterinary Technician — 4-Day Week & Sign-On Bonus

Pieper Veterinary; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO, holiday pay, and paid volunteer

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance and personal pet-dis

discount

Paid continuing education and career/2

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is seeking an Oncology Veterinary Technician to work with board-certified oncologists, providing compassionate, specialized care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. The role supports diagnostics, treatments, and client communication in a fast-paced hospital setting, contributing to our growing multi-specialty and emergency services.

The ideal candidate is a licensed/credentialed technician or experienced assistant with oncology

Qualifications

• Licensed/credentialed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant
• Oncology or specialty medicine experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Compassionate, positive, and team-oriented approach
• EzyVet or SmartFlow experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and chemotherapy under oncologist supervision
• Assist with diagnostics, including laboratory work, imaging, and CT
• Support oncology appointments, patient flow, and scheduling
• Assist with our radioactive I-131 program for hyperthyroid cats
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment notes, and drug logs
• Educate and communicate compassionately with clients
• Collaborate with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Radiology, and other specialty teams
• Provide patient-centered care and support throughout treatment

Skills

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Oncology experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

EzyVet experience

SmartFlow experience

Tools

EzyVet

SmartFlow

Job description

Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) is seeking an Oncology Veterinary Technician to work with board-certified oncologists, providing compassionate, specialized care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up. The role supports diagnostics, treatments, and client communication in a fast-paced hospital setting, contributing to our growing multi-specialty and emergency services.

The ideal candidate is a licensed/credentialed technician or experienced assistant with oncology