Oncology Veterinary Technician Caregiver

Oncology Veterinary Technician Caregiver

Our mission at Avets is to provide state of the art medicine and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them. We are looking for a full-time Oncology Veterinary Technician Caregiver to join our team. If you're looking to advance your skill set and work in a fast-paced environment where every day looks different, we want to work with you! We are offering up to a $1500 hiring bonus for this position!

Avets operates as a whole hospital team, offering opportunities to train and work with both specialty and emergency veterinarians. We pair new hires with a mentor to guide them through their introductory period. This is a full-time, hourly position, working 4 ten hour shifts per week.

The Oncology Technician Caregiver assists the Oncologist in delivering precise and efficient patient care. He/she ensures smooth patient flow and conducts various procedures, including radiographs, lab work, and chemotherapy administration. This role is expected to have significant and compassionate client communication: in-person, phone calls and electronically. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills. The technician is also responsible for thorough and accurate medical documentation in the hospital's PIMS and Whiteboard systems.

About You: Thrive on an ever-changing environment, an experienced Veterinary Technician, strong communication skills seeking a cohesive, hard-working team, committed to quality patient care, and efficient, 5-star client service. Experience state of the art equipment and groundbreaking surgeries and procedures.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Facilitate the doctors schedule to align with patient care needs.
• Timely, thorough and accurate patient care client interactions including collecting history for appointments and medication management and refills.
• Ensuring a smooth and excellent client experience through communication, schedule management, and answering questions/concerns.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, and sample submission.
• Perform general anesthesia and sedation monitoring for procedures
• Appropriately handle chemotherapy medications per hospital standards
• Proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture skills
• Administer chemotherapy treatments as directed by Oncologist
• Maintains hospital cleanliness by performing general cleaning duties: Laundry, sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Other duties as needed

Skill Requirements:

• Strong ability to multitask and anticipate needs.
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.
• Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.
• Venipuncture skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Certified Veterinary Technician certification is preferred but not required.
• At least 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in a Specialty Hospital. Experience running anesthesia.
• Physical Requirements: This job is physically active and requires frequent bending. It also requires routine lifting and restraining of animals that exceed 50 pounds.
• Embrace teamwork

Schedule: Monday - Friday 4/10-hour shifts per week. No weekends and no holidays!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.