Licensed Veterinary Technician - Oncology
BluePearl Pet Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
BluePearl Pet Hospital
is hiring an extraordinary Oncology Veterinary Technician!
Pay: $21.00 - $40.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.
A BluePearl Oncology Technician is self‑motivated, quick‑thinking, and able to multi‑task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Preference is given to candidates with a minimum of two or more years’ experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients as well as supporting the clinician with patient care and client communication.
As An Oncology Technician, You Will
Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Understand normal vital and lab parameters and alert doctor when abnormal.
Perform phlebotomy.
Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
Calculate basic medical math.
Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.
Safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.
Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.
Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
Know how to manage chemotherapy extravasation and the appropriate response.
Admit oncology patients and obtain thorough history including current medications, dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
Discharge oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education on post‑chemo care.
Maintain solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and converse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization and facilitate incoming calls.
Know tumor types.
Understand diagnostic work‑up protocols, including oncology‑specific terminology for each tumor/cancer type per hospital protocol.
Possess working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Maintain hospital day‑to‑day function and operation (stocking, cleaning, etc.).
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanionpet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage career growth. Technicians are leveled by skillset and move up as they gain experience. We provide talent development programs and leadership workshops.
We offer continuous learning opportunities: annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
We Value Your Health and Well‑Being
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Paid paternity leave and employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
A regional licensed social worker available for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced environment.
We promote a family‑like culture that enriches lives through remarkable pet care.
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment. All individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship.
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is hiring an extraordinary Oncology Veterinary Technician!
Pay: $21.00 - $40.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency leveling system.
A BluePearl Oncology Technician is self‑motivated, quick‑thinking, and able to multi‑task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Preference is given to candidates with a minimum of two or more years’ experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients as well as supporting the clinician with patient care and client communication.
As An Oncology Technician, You Will
Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Understand normal vital and lab parameters and alert doctor when abnormal.
Perform phlebotomy.
Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
Calculate basic medical math.
Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.
Safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.
Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.
Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
Know how to manage chemotherapy extravasation and the appropriate response.
Admit oncology patients and obtain thorough history including current medications, dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
Discharge oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education on post‑chemo care.
Maintain solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and converse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization and facilitate incoming calls.
Know tumor types.
Understand diagnostic work‑up protocols, including oncology‑specific terminology for each tumor/cancer type per hospital protocol.
Possess working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Maintain hospital day‑to‑day function and operation (stocking, cleaning, etc.).
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanionpet insurance and discounts to associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We encourage career growth. Technicians are leveled by skillset and move up as they gain experience. We provide talent development programs and leadership workshops.
We offer continuous learning opportunities: annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
We Value Your Health and Well‑Being
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Paid paternity leave and employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
A regional licensed social worker available for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast‑paced environment.
We promote a family‑like culture that enriches lives through remarkable pet care.
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment. All individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future sponsorship.
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