Veterinary Technician/Assistant- Oncology Service - Radiation Therapy

MSPCA-Angell; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned animal medical center dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care. This full-time position in the oncology department offers a unique opportunity to work with leading professionals in the field. You will support the radiation therapy team, develop strong knowledge in medical oncology, and contribute to the well-being of pets and their owners. With a generous sign-on bonus, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Free Continuing Education Lectures

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site Certified Social Worker

Paid Professional Development Days

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technicians required for the role.
• Veterinary Assistants must have one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Support radiation therapy team and learn about oncology.
• Participate in daily rounds to review treatment plans.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent Communication Skills

Empathy

Veterinary Knowledge

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Assistant Experience

Job description

This is a full time 40 hours per week position. New $6,500 sign on bonus for new hire employees into our oncology department

To be the best you have to work with the best.

For over 100 years, Angell Animal Medical Center has served the greater Boston area as the second oldest animal hospital in the country. We are a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency/critical care hospital (certified level 1 VECCS hospital), and a tertiary referral center. At Angell, you'll have the chance to work alongside the best doctors in the world from all areas of medicine.

Use your training and skills in Oncology.

We know that you've worked hard in your veterinary career and we will give you the opportunity to use and expand your knowledge and experience. The current open role supports our radiation therapy team so you will learn the ins and outs of radiation therapy along with growing your knowledge of medical oncology and surgical oncology.

Our Oncology team is trained to develop strong knowledge of all chemotherapy agents used in our practice while wearing up to date PPE. Angell technicians and assistants also practice the most up to date safety guidelines and will soon be working in a newly renovated environment using all federal and state safety regulations. Our Oncology team participates in daily Rounds to review the current day patient's treatment plans. Our veterinary oncology technicians and Assistants develops strong bonds with owners pet's undergo treatment, with the focus to provide the best quality of life for our patients.

We offer excellent professional growth!

We care about our certified veterinary staff's professional growth too, which is why we provide our employee's with:

• A sign on bonus for qualified Certified Veterinary Technicians
• Free continuing educations lectures.
• A generous tuition reimbursement program for job related courses.
• We have an on-site certified Social Worker to help you manage the unique stresses of working in a veterinary hospital.
• Ample opportunity to grow, as we're always looking to promote from within.

Excellent employee benefits

Our strong compensation package includes Blue Cross health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, free uniforms, an annual shoe allowance, paid holidays, sick and vacation time, employee discounts for pet health care and pet food and free on-site parking! New $6,500 sign on bonus for new hire employees into the oncology department, this bonus is paid out over the first year of employment.

We support our technicians with a annual stipend for national/international conferences in addition to tuition reimbursement. We provide our CVT's 3 paid professional development days year. Competitive salaries and a full range of strong benefits, confirms our commitment to our employees

Never a dull moment.

We have one of the largest and most diverse small animal caseload in the country. We also offer 16 specialty services ranging from avian-exotics medicine to radiation/oncology.

We are looking for...

• Applicants who have compassion, excellent communication skills and the empathy dealing with patients and clients.
• To be hired as a technician, applicants must be a certified technician.
• To be hired as a Veterinary Assistant, applicants must have a minimum of one year of experience as a veterinary assistant in an animal clinic or hospital.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to help make a positive impact in the lives of people and their pets....If you have the ability to listen to and communicate with our clients in a compassionate way ....if you are a service-minded professional who is energized by the highest quality of animal care and in the satisfaction of a job done well...... If that describes you, please apply to join our Angell Oncology team!

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