Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Veritas Veterinary Partners; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mental health support with Talkspace

CE allowance and PTO

6 weeks paid parental leave

401k with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners in San Rafael, CA is seeking a compassionate Registered Veterinary Technician to support oncology patients in our 24/7 access hospital. You will work with board-certified specialists, manage client communication, and ensure high-quality nursing care throughout hospitalization and treatment processes.

We value collaborative teammates, ongoing professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including sign-on bonus, CE support, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician with license to practice in the U.S.
• Experience with chemotherapy agents is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing appointments and client flow during visits.
• Assisting with oncologist in-patient assessment and treatment.
• Collecting lab samples and processing specimens.
• Assisting with imaging and anesthesia administration.
• Delivering compassionate nursing care during hospitalization.

Skills

Registered Veterinary Technician

Oncology experience

Strong communication

Collaborative team player

Job description

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.

World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.
Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

About PESCM: PESCM, located in San Rafael, is the only 24/7 veterinary hospital in Marin County, with specialties in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, Radiology, and Critical Care. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our medicine, our service, our communication, and ourselves.

Why PESCM: We are not your typical veterinary hospital. PESCM is run by managers who have been with the hospital for a decade or more, all promoted from within. We are former nurses and client service staff who understand what employees need, because we’ve been there ourselves: predictable schedules, regular time off, competitive pay, generous benefits, and a nurturing yet professional environment that fosters your growth and success. We know the winning recipe is making a space for you to do good work and be part of the special kind of team unique to veterinary medicine, where the only way to combat compassion fatigue is to take care of each another.

What you will bring

• Experience working as a Registered Veterinary Technician; knowledge with preparation and administration of various chemotherapeutic agents a plus
• Open to consider those with considerable veterinary assistant or uncredentialed technician experience in a Veterinary Assistant Level 4 position
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
• Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
• Honesty, integrity and a desire to learn and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Overseeing appointments and managing clients throughout their visit
• Participating with the Oncologist’s in-patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient and procedural assessment such as radiography and CT
• Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events
• Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
• Review and understanding of all medical records pertinent to patient care
• Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients being a strong patient advocate during the patient's hospitalization
• Maintaining all equipment on a per-use basis ensuring the safety and best practice care of all patients
• Providing extensive client communication and education on various oncology disease processes

Salary: $30.00 - $36.00 / hour, dependent on experience
Sign on Bonus: Eligible for $6,000 for Registered Veterinary Technicians
Schedule: Tuesday through Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm
Benefits and Compensation

• Highly competitive salary based on experience
• Sign-on bonus
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company matchMedical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
• Double pay for holidays
• commuter benefits
• In-house fun committee

Location: 1 Thorndale Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
Base Pay: $30 USD - $36 USD
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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