Veterinary Technician - Oncology

About the role

VERG Brooklyn is looking for an experienced Veterinary Oncology Technician to join our specialty team. In this role, you'll work closely with our Oncology team to care for patients throughout their cancer treatment journey, assisting with chemotherapy treatments and diagnostic procedures, supporting patients and their families, and providing compassionate, high-quality care.

Why you'll love working with us: your work makes a meaningful impact as oncology patients often return throughout treatment, you'll collaborate with a specialty team, and you'll continue growing in a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital with exposure to advanced medicine and challenging cases.

Responsibilities

• Assisting oncologists with examinations, diagnostics, procedures, and treatments.
• Preparing patients and safely administering chemotherapy under veterinarian direction and hospital protocols.
• Monitoring patients before, during, and after treatments.
• Performing venipuncture and placing IV catheters.
• Collecting and preparing blood, urine, cytology, and other diagnostic samples.
• Assisting with sedation and anesthesia when needed.
• Calculating, preparing, and administering medications as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records.
• Following appropriate chemotherapy handling, safety, and disposal protocols.
• Communicating with clients regarding appointments, medications, treatment instructions, and follow‑up care within the scope of the technician role.
• Providing compassionate support to patients and their families throughout treatment.
• Maintaining treatment areas, equipment, medications, and supplies.
• Collaborating with other specialty and emergency departments to provide coordinated patient care.
• Helping train and support other team members when needed.

Requirements

Experience working as a veterinary technician or assistant, comfortable providing hands‑on patient care in a busy hospital environment. Specialty, oncology, emergency, or referral experience is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Provides compassionate and attentive patient care.
• Confident with technical skills such as venipuncture, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Understands the importance of accuracy and safety when handling medications and chemotherapy agents.
• Communicates professionally and compassionately with clients and coworkers.
• Stays organized while managing multiple patients and priorities.
• Remains calm and focused in emotionally challenging situations.
• Enjoys collaborating with doctors, technicians, assistants, and other departments.
• Eager to learn and continue developing skills in specialty medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• FSA and HSA options, including company contributions
• Interest‑free health and veterinary payment account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet‑care and veterinary service discounts
• Additional employee benefits and perks

Pay

$35–$45 per hour, based on experience and qualifications (US Pay Range $35—$45 USD)

Schedule

Because VERG Brooklyn cares for patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, scheduling flexibility is important. Available schedules will be discussed during the interview process.