Veterinary Technician - Oncology

BluePearl; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 35,307 - 50,709; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Parental leave benefits

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare provider in Lakewood is seeking a passionate Oncology Veterinary Assistant. In this role, you will assist veterinarians in monitoring patients during chemotherapy and managing supplies. You will have the chance to grow within a supportive environment that values continuous learning and offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. This position is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their career in veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with handling chemotherapy agents.
• Experience in monitoring patients during treatments is preferred.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technicians and Doctors in monitoring patients during chemotherapy.
• Set up materials for chemotherapy administration.
• Maintain cleanliness and stocking of supplies.

Skills

Oncology knowledge

Patient monitoring

Chemotherapy administration

Comfort with animal restraint

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring for an exceptional Oncology Veterinary Assistant!

Pay: $25.63 - $36.81/Hr

• Are you a passionate assistant looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field?
• Do you have a passion for oncology?
• Do you want an opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinary professionals in this industry?

If you have been looking to advance your career, please check us out!

As an Oncology Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• Assist the Technicians and Doctors monitoring patients who are receiving a chemotherapy infusion
• Ability to set up appropriate materials for short and long chemotherapy administration
• Comfortable with restraint
• Ability to safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SQ/IM chemotherapy agents
• Stocking and cleaning
• Ability to properly wrap and shave for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement planning
• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance , and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.