Veterinary Oncology Assistant — Full-Time, CE & Benefits

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CE Allowance + Free VetBloom CE access

VTNE/license reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health Short Pump is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Medical Oncology. The role supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians, provides client service, and helps with diagnostic and chemotherapy-related procedures.

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 5x8 shifts, $20/hr and up based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowance, and more. Equal opportunity employer, join a network of specialty hospitals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year veterinary assistant experience required, ER or specialty strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Speaking directly with clients and other hospital team members, excellent communication skills is valuable and important.
• Ability to work in a team environment by taking direction and assisting other medical team members.
• Exemplifies a strong work ethic, with a positive attitude.
• Able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull above 50lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and report any abnormalities to a Licensed Veterinary Technician and/or Veterinarian.
• Collecting diagnostic samples, imaging, and non-laboratory diagnostics (BP, EKG, SPO2) for analysis while understanding normal parameter markers to help facilitate in next steps of diagnostic preparation and communication to Licensed Veterinary Technicians and/or Veterinarian.
• Assist in placement and maintenance of intravenous catheters.
• Assist Licensed Veterinary Technicians and/or Veterinarians in all aspects during chemotherapy administration and procedures from developing anesthetic protocol, administration of pre-medications and induction agents, intubation, surgical prep, maintenance and monitoring of general anesthesia, assist in surgical procedure as needed, recovery care of patients post anesthetic episodes, proper medical documentation of anesthesia monitoring, and understanding side effects of anesthetic agents being administered.
• Assist in induction and sedation of patients with a Licensed Veterinary Technician and/or Veterinarian.
• Setup, assist, and clean up following all daily procedures and operations such as biopsies, CT, Tube Placements, and other diagnostic/anesthetic procedures, while also understanding the proper materials and equipment needed for each procedure.
• Restraining patients accurately and safely for diagnostic imaging, such as but not limited to, direct digital radiology, ultrasonography, and venipuncture.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health Short Pump is seeking a Veterinary Assistant in Medical Oncology. The role supports veterinarians and veterinary technicians, provides client service, and helps with diagnostic and chemotherapy-related procedures.

Full-time, Monday–Friday, 5x8 shifts, $20/hr and up based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, CE allowance, and more. Equal opportunity employer, join a network of specialty hospitals.