Oncology Veterinary Technician

About the role

Veterinary Referral Center (VRC) is a comprehensive, referral specialty & emergency critical care veterinary hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for appointments, advanced imaging, surgery, and emergency/critical care services. The hospital offers a wide range of veterinary services including trauma treatment and critical care, medical oncology, radiation therapy oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, dentistry/oral surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, MRI and CT, endoscopy, rehabilitation, and emergency services. We are seeking an Oncology Veterinary Technician to support patients and their families throughout diagnosis and treatment, working closely with oncologists, technicians, assistants, and other hospital teams to provide skilled nursing care, coordinate treatment visits, and help clients understand their pets’ care at home.

Location: VRC (Veterinary Referral Center), 340 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355

Schedule

Day Shift 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, holidays and weekends as needed. One on‑call shift per month is required — nurses choose whether to work in anesthesia or treatment on call.

Pay

• Base rate: $24 – $34 per hour
• Credentialed Veterinary Technicians receive an additional $2/hr
• Veterinary Technician Specialists receive an additional $4/hr
• $350 on‑call fee for Anesthesia on call (on top of hourly pay)
• $300 on‑call fee for Treatment on call (on top of hourly pay)

Responsibilities

• Admit oncology patients, obtain thorough histories, and document medications, treatment responses, and side effects.
• Assess patients, monitor vital signs and laboratory results, and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Perform phlebotomy, place peripheral IV catheters, and provide nursing care during diagnostic and treatment visits.
• Prepare materials for chemotherapy, perform oncology calculations and dose checks, and safely dispense and administer oral and IV chemotherapy within hospital protocols and authorized scope.
• Recognize potential chemotherapy extravasation and respond according to hospital protocol.
• Monitor sedated or anesthetized patients when applicable.
• Discharge patients and provide clear client education about medications, treatment side effects, handling oral chemotherapy, and managing patient waste after treatment.
• Support scheduling, medical records, inventory, and a clean, organized treatment area.
• Share knowledge and help train team members in appropriate nursing skills and workflows.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current veterinary technician credentialing.
• VTS certification in oncology is preferred, not required.
• Strong nursing skills, including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, patient monitoring, and medical calculations.
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and colleagues, especially during emotionally difficult visits.
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm during a medical emergency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Generous employee pet care discount at 80%
• Flexible schedule
• FSA/HSA