Veterinary Technician - Oncology

BluePearl; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. As an Oncology Veterinary Technician, you will have the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals, enhancing your expertise in a supportive environment. Your role will involve performing critical assessments, administering chemotherapy, and ensuring effective communication with clients. With a commitment to continuous learning and a family-like culture, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those dedicated to animal health and well-being. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and the chance to grow in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Allowance

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a specialty veterinary hospital.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs.
• Administer chemotherapy and educate clients on medications.
• Maintain hospital operations and assist with patient care.

Skills

Veterinary Medical Terminology

Phlebotomy

Chemotherapy Administration

Client Communication

Basic Medical Math

Education

Veterinary Technician License

VTS Credentialing

Tools

Anesthesia Monitoring Equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring an extraordinary Oncology Veterinary Technician!

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8a - 6p.

Pay: $20.00 - $40.50 / hour

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience, licensure, and advancement through our leveling system.

Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

• Are you a passionate technician looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field?
• Do you want an opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in this industry?
• Are you driven, dependable, committed, and knowledgeable?

A BluePearl Oncology Technician is someone who is self-motivated, a quick thinker, and able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Preferably, you have a minimum of two or more years' experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients, supporting the clinician with patient care, and client communication.

As an Oncology Technician, you will:

• Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Understand normal vital and lab parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
• Calculate basic medical math.
• Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
• Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.
• Safely dispense, reconstitute, and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.
• Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.
• Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
• Have knowledge of chemotherapy extravasation and procedures if it occurs.
• Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough histories, including current medications, responses to treatment, side effects, and treatment duration.
• Discharge Oncology patients, providing basic client education on handling medications and managing side effects at home.
• Maintain a solid understanding of veterinary medical terms and abbreviations for effective communication.
• Address client concerns and facilitate communication during visits and after hospitalization.
• Understand diagnostic work-up protocols, including oncology-specific terminology.
• Possess working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with ASA I or II classified patients.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in assigned roles.
• Maintain hospital operations, including stocking and cleaning.

Why BluePearl?

• We are passionate about pets. We offer pet insurance and discounts on treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage growth and development, with opportunities for advancement through skill development programs and leadership workshops.
• We support continuous learning with allowances for continuing education, free sessions, and access to extensive medical journals.

We value your health and well-being with benefits such as:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Support from a licensed social worker for maintaining work-life balance

We foster a family-like culture, emphasizing teamwork and remarkable pet care. BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. Assistance and accommodations are available during the application process upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.