Veterinary Assistant Oncology

VCA Animal Hospitals; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center in Middleton, WI is expanding its Pet CancerCare Center and seeks a Veterinary Assistant for our Medical Oncology Services. This role suits someone who loves specialty medicine, cares for pets and families facing cancer, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Veterinary Assistant will support chemotherapy administration, manage oncology patient intakes, treatments and follow-ups, assist with lab work,

Qualifications

• 6+ months of clinical experience in veterinary medicine.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and elevating team performance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with chemotherapy administration and safety protocols
• Handling oncology patient intakes, treatments, and follow-up appointments
• Providing compassionate support and clear communication to pet parents
• Collaborating with the Oncology team and other departments
• Obtaining and preparing lab samples (blood, urine, cytology, etc.)
• Performing radiographs and monitoring imaging procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment logs

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for veterinary medicine

Job description

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service & Veterinary Specialty Center in Middleton, WI is expanding its Pet CancerCare Center and is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for our Medical Oncology Services.

Position Overview

This is a great opportunity for an Assistant who is passionate about specialty medicine, wants to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families facing cancer diagnoses, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with chemotherapy administration and safety protocols
• Handling oncology patient intakes, treatments, and follow-up appointments
• Providing compassionate support and clear communication to pet parents
• Collaborating with the Oncology team and other departments
• Obtaining and preparing lab samples (blood, urine, cytology, etc.)
• Performing radiographs and monitoring imaging procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment logs

Schedule

This is a part-time position with a weekday schedule, 8 am - 5 pm.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of clinical experience in veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for veterinary medicine and elevating team performance.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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