Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology

EVG Specialty Network; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & CE allowance

Life insurance

401k with match

Metro discounts

Advanced tools access (MRI, CT, ICU)

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our Medical Oncology team. The role focuses on supporting patients through diagnostics and treatment, with significant client education and communication.

Ideal candidates are credentialed technicians with at least 2 years of experience, preferably in specialty medicine, and strong communication skills. The position offers a full-time schedule with opportunities to work with advanced tools in a

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in specialty medicine.
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through diagnostics and treatment in collaboration with the oncology team.
• Provide client education and clear communication about care plans and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and follow strict chemotherapy protocols with attention to detail.
• Be a collaborative, reliable team member in a fast-paced specialty hospital.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Team player

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credential

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology

Washington, DC

Friendship Hospital for Animals, a leading AAHA- accredited hospital located in Washington D.C. is seeking a veterinary technician to join our Oncology team. If you value providing compassionate care and you enjoy being part of a diverse team – we’d love to meet you!

About the role:

As an oncology technician, you’ll work closely with our oncology team to support patients through diagnostics and treatment. As there is a lot of client education and communication, this role is best suited for someone who enjoys and is comfortable with communicating with clients. Our technicians must be skilled with venipuncture, medical math, and comfortable with following strict protocols for various chemotherapy agents. Attention to detail and organization is also a must as well as being a great team player.

Schedule: Four 10 hour shifts Tuesday – Friday. This is a full time position.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation based on education, skills, and experience
• Generous PTO and CE allowance
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Metro discounts with easy access to public transportation
• Access to advanced tools (MRI, CT, ventilator, ICU, dialysis)
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values learning, kindness, and teamwork

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician ( CVT, LVT, RVT) strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience, preferably in specialty medicine.
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence

We're exclusively seeking veterinary professionals who embrace a nurturing, cooperative, and ethical environment, where genuine individuals come together to share knowledge, uplift one another, grow, and do their best work – while having fun along the way.

Friendship Hospital for Animals is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.