Veterinary Assistant - Oncology

BluePearl; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 29,274 - 43,256; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Annual CE allowance

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Associate discounts

Scrub allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is looking for an Oncology Veterinary Assistant. This position involves assisting technicians and doctors during treatments, managing chemotherapy administration, and ensuring patient care. The role offers a pay range of $21.25 to $31.40 per hour, which reflects experience. BluePearl is committed to a diverse workplace and provides a rich suite of benefits including medical, dental, and mental health support, along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance or a related field.
• Knowledge of chemotherapy procedures is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technicians and Doctors monitoring patients during treatment.
• Prepare materials for chemotherapy administration.
• Help restrain patients during appointments.
• Administer chemotherapy agents safely.
• Stock and clean appointment rooms.

Skills

Compassionate care

Chemotherapy administration

Patient monitoring

Restraint techniques

Job description

Overview

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, MD is hiring for a compassionate and skilled Oncology Veterinary Assistant!

Schedule: Weekdays, 4x10s

Pay: $21.25 - $31.40 / hour

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technicians and Doctors monitoring patient during treatment.
• Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
• Help restrain patients during appointments and treatment.
• Safely dispense, reconstitute, and administer SQ/IM chemotherapy agents.
• Properly wrap and shave for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion
• Help stock and clean appointment room.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We also offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more.
• Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals.
• Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support.
• Company-paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

Equal Opportunity and Work Authorization

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.

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.