Experienced Technician / Assistant - Oncology Department - Veterinary Referral Associates

Description

Experienced Technician / Assistant - Oncology Department - Veterinary Referral Associates

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

We offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

Position Overview

Join our team as a Experienced Technician / Assistant - Oncology Department who supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED
• Must have excellent phlebotomy skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Ability to take initiative, follow direction and work in a team-oriented environment
• Must have sound decision making skills and be able to multi-task while working in an environment of stress
• Ability to safely and securely restrain animals using proper restraint techniques

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• RVT license not required, but preferred
• Prior oncology experience not required, but preferred
• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures

Schedule

This position is full-time hourly with an anticipated schedule to include 40 hours and 4-5 shifts per week. There will be an initial 90-day training period of various shift rotations which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• On-Call Requirement: Full-time employees are required to sign up for 24 hours per month of hospital on-call coverage following 90 days of employment. Anesthesia technicians and assistants will transition to the Anesthesia on-call calendar after the Medical Director and Anesthesiologist’s approval.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

About PetVet Care Centers

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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