** Veterinary Attendant - Oncology Service; new $500 sign on bonus**

**Job Category****:** Veterinary Attendants **Requisition Number****:** VETER003036 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

***Full time position, 40 hours per week day shift position. There is a new sign on bonus of $500 for qualified new hire attendants hired into our oncology department.***

If you have a love of animals and have at least 6 **months of current professional animal handling experience** in the Animal Care industry, we have a new opportunity in our Oncology Service for a **Veterinary Attendant**.

This position is responsible for the care of our patients in our inpatient service.Compassion, excellent communication skills and the empathy dealing with patients and clients are what makes an excellent Oncology Attendant.

These services include providing assistance in the examination room with outpatients and in-patient procedures, animal restraint for radiation therapy and chemotherapy administration, and assisting with management of animals admitted to the hospital. The Attendant assists the veterinarian and technicians in the oncology area, radiation therapy and in any other area of the hospital as needed.

**To excel in this position, applicants should have knowledge of animal handling skills and be able to communicate orally and in writing, veterinary specific clinical information regarding services to our clients and other hospital staff.**

The MSPCA-Angell is a challenging and progressive environment where team work and camaraderie is a priority.

We have a variety of learning and development opportunities for candidates who wish to advance their career. Angell has an excellent benefits package, which includes; health, dental and life insurance, 403(b)retirement, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, sick and vacation, uniforms, employee discounts for pet health care and pet food and free onsite employee parking!

The Oncology Attendant must be able to interact with all staff members and clients in a positive and dynamic manner and to provide assistance and advice following hospital policies and procedure. This position requires knowledge of animal handling skills and be able to communicate orally and in writing, veterinary specific clinical information regarding services to our clients and other hospital staff.

**Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Required**

**Previous Animal Handling Experience** *Advanced* **Behaviors**

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**Motivations**

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**Education**

**Required**

High School or better.

**Preferred**

Associates or better in Biology or related field.

**Experience**

**Required**

Extensive current animal handling experience required (please detail in your cover letter).

**Licenses & Certifications**