Oncology Veterinary Technician, RVT

Why You Should Consider Us

Our Mission: To Provide Excellence in Care with Love.

We achieve this by:

• Practicing the highest quality team-based care;
• Creating one practice within a multi-specialty environment;
• Caring for our patients, each other, our clients, and our family veterinarians;
• Creating a trusting, emotional, and empathetic bond.

As a member of the Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists team, your desire for medicine and kindness for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, LTD insurance, basic life insurance, matching retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, uniform and continuing education allowances, online training, personal pet care discounts, employee assistance program, onsite wellness coach, great work-life integration and more!

We provide consistent schedules and wage increases for retention and job leveling!

We are an organization that takes pride in our collaboration and cohesion within the workplace and we are excited to add another skilled and motivated individual to our team!

More information about our hospital can be found at

www.4seasonsvetspecialists.com

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Oncology Technician, RVT

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Oncology Technician to join our Oncology team in delivering high-quality patient care. The Oncology Technician partners closely with the oncology service and works alongside ERCC, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Surgery to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient care. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and supportive treatments, monitoring patient responses, assisting with advanced diagnostics and procedures, maintaining accurate medical records, and guiding clients with clear, empathetic communication throughout their pet’s treatment journey.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and thrives in a dynamic setting. A passion for oncology, patient advocacy, and team-based medicine is essential. Prior experience in specialty or oncology practice is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

*This is an overview of the position and specific duties aren’t limited to those listed.

• Assist with chemotherapy drug handling and administration
• Draw up chemotherapy drugs
• Administer and monitor anesthesia in accordance with state regulations
• Recover patients from anesthesia
• Maintain sterile technique
• Administer injectable, oral and dermal medications
• Give injections in accordance with government regulations and doctor’s orders
• Administer IV fluids
• Accurately acquire blood pressure and oxygen saturation readings and EKG tracings
• Perform appropriate animal restraint for exams and record findings on the exam form
• Perform venipuncture, catheterization, running CBCs and looking at blood smears
• Obtain laboratory samples including urine and feces
• Check laboratory values to ensure they are within normal limits and notify the oncologist if they are not
• Prepare appropriate lab request forms and submit samples
• Prepare specimens for reference laboratories, ship lab work, and receive results
• Accurately acquire and record TPRs, weights, patient histories, and document all client communications in the medical record
• Examine medical records and past notes to determine appointment purpose and identify necessary tests or procedures
• Maintain and prepare anesthesia forms, patient daily records, ICU forms, and post-op recovery forms
• Update patient status daily at required times
• Enter patient status updates in the medical record system
• Prepare supplies and assist the oncologist during examinations and outpatient appointments
• Assist with outpatient and inpatient appointments
• Proactively communicate potential complications or concerns to the oncologist
• Admit and discharge patients
• Provide client education on treatment types, protocols, and chemotherapy drugs
• Communicate with referring veterinarians
• Enter all inpatient and outpatient charges
• Accurately complete prescription forms and coordinate with offsite pharmacies for new and refill prescriptions
• Maintain controlled substance logs
• Stock supplies and clean and maintain the oncology suite, equipment, and induction areas

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of small animal nursing care, patient monitoring and administration of chemotherapy
• Knowledge of standard protocols for providing support to veterinarians and other staff during patient procedures and treatment
• Knowledge of the use, care and storage of veterinary medical, surgical, laboratory and imaging equipment and instruments
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques for various instruments and materials
• Knowledge of general office practices and telephone techniques
• Familiarity with computer and multi-line telephone systems
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures
• Familiarity with federal and state animal health laws, including OSHA and DEA regulations
• Exercise appropriate veterinary medical knowledge and knowledge of the hospital’s programs, products and services
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ability to work in a sometimes busy and stressful environment calmly and productively
• Demonstrate initiative, foresight, and a proactive approach to supporting the team
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Minimum 1-2 years recent experience in a veterinary specialty practice

Preferred:

• Degree in Veterinary Technology from an accredited program
• 1-2 years of previous experience with veterinary oncology
• Familiarity with Fear Free handling techniques.
• Experience Instinct Treatment and EMR software.

SAFETY

• Follow OSHA and USP guidelines for safety and handling of hazardous materials
• Follow established hospital safety protocols for animal handling, controlled substances, radiation protection, bite wounds, and equipment use
• Maintain familiarity with federal and state animal health laws, including OSHA and DEA regulations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Veterinarians and staff at Four Seasons are regularly required to:

• stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of radiation
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Employees may encounter animals or work in environments where zoonotic diseases could be present, posing a risk of transmission. Proper safety protocols and protective measures must be followed at all times to minimize this risk
• May involve on-call, overnight, and weekend coverage depending on hospital needs

Work Remotely: NO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.70 - $34.90 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $35