Veterinary Technician - Oncology

AAVMP; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off including parental leave

Continuing education and development

Pet perks across Thrive locations

Job summary

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is seeking a Veterinary Oncology Technician to join our Specialty Healthcare Team in Columbia, SC. You will work with our board-certified oncologist to provide comprehensive oncology care, including chemotherapy administration, diagnostics, and imaging.

Licensure is preferred but not required; strong teamwork and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary experience with at least 1 year in veterinary oncology
• Licensure preferred but not required
• Strong teamwork and client communication skills
• Detail-oriented with high emotional intelligence
• Ability to stay calm in challenging situations

Responsibilities

• Work with board-certified oncologist to deliver comprehensive oncologic care
• Assist with oncology consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Safely prepare and administer chemotherapy following hospital protocols
• Perform IV catheter placement and jugular venipuncture
• Restrain patients for ultrasound, radiographs, venipuncture, and chemotherapy administration
• Prepare, position, monitor, and operate CT imaging equipment
• Understand oncology terminology, chemotherapy agents, and disease processes
• Assist with anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Calm under pressure

Commitment to learning

Education

Licensure preferred (CVT/RVT)

Tools

CT imaging equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Looking for more than a job?

Build your veterinary oncology career with mentorship, structure, and long-term growth.

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, located in Columbia, SC, is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, and experienced Veterinary Oncology Technician to join our Specialty Healthcare Team.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a minimum of 3 years of veterinary experience, with at least 1 year of experience in veterinary medical oncology
• Loves working as part of a collaborative team to provide exceptional patient care
• Enjoys connecting with clients and providing compassionate, empathetic support
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail, strong organization, and emotional intelligence
• Remains calm and professional in emotionally challenging situations
• Is dependable, ethical, and committed to continued learning and growth
• We are seeking experienced, veterinary technician candidates who are motivated, enthusiastic, strong problem-solvers, and advocates for oncology patients and their families. Licensure is preferred but not required. This is a full-time position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work alongside our board-certified oncologist to deliver comprehensive oncologic care
• Assist with oncology consultations, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• Safely prepare and administer chemotherapy following hospital safety protocols
• IV catheter placement and blood draws, including jugular venipuncture
• Patient restraint for ultrasound, radiographs, venipuncture, and chemotherapy administration
• Responsible for patient preparation, positioning, monitoring, and operation of CT imaging equipment
• Knowledge and application of oncology terminology, chemotherapy drugs, and disease processes
• Anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Proper radiographic positioning and imaging techniques
• Accurate performance of medical math
• Monitoring hospitalized oncology patients and maintaining accurate medical records
• Work compassionately with clients to answer questions, provide updates, and explain treatment plans

What Sets Us Apart:

We value a well-rounded team member and are committed to training you to feel confident in all facets of your role-from client relations and patient care to laboratory work, pharmacy, and the why and how behind procedures and disease processes.

Within our hospital, career growth is clearly defined and actively supported. We offer a structured leveling system, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities to grow into lead and supervisory roles right here on our team. Individualized development plans are created in partnership with your direct supervisor, with quarterly check-ins to help you stay supported, challenged, and on track.

Beyond our hospital, Thrive Pet Healthcare’s larger network provides additional long-term career pathways for those interested in expanding their impact across a broader community of specialty and emergency hospitals. If you are looking for more than just a job, we want you to find your career-and your future-here.

Why work at South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care?

We are a 24/7 state of the art, multi-specialty, VECCS II and AAHA accredited hospital located in Columbia, SC. Delivering exceptional patient care and superior client service is at the heart of all we do. We strive to live by our core values, empathy, service, accountability, team, exploration and joy. We are working to build a hospital culture that fosters teamwork and collaboration and a caring, supportive, and professional environment. It is our belief that treating one another with respect and compassion will enable us to provide outstanding, empathetic service to our clients, referring veterinarians and the community.

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care is part of Thrive Pet Healthcare and proud to offer industry-leading support for our team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Top quality medical, dental, life, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy
• 401k w/ employer contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoption
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Continuing education and development support through in house CE programs, a libary of free CE courses and paid time off for CE events
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU!

If you are an experienced veterinary technician with a passion for oncology and compassionate patient care, we want you to be part of our SCVSEC team!

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