Veterinary Assistant Oncology

Veterinary Technician/Assistant

VCA Veterinary Care Referral Center is seeking a part time experienced and highly motivated Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our newly established Medical Radiation Oncology specialty service at our well established, multi-specialty veterinary practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We recently moved into a brand-new state of the art facility.

Schedule: part time, (2) 10 hr shifts, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

As a Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician/Assistant, you will be working closely with a team of Oncologists and will be able to perform the following:

• Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education.
• Ability to admit Oncology patients and obtain through history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
• Administer chemotherapy to patients and monitor vitals
• Collaborate with veterinarians and other team members to ensure accurate treatment plans and patient safety
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of treatments
• Celebrate when patients finish their chemotherapy treatments, cancer-free!
• And more!

The successful candidate must have the following required skills/experience:

• Minimum 3 years of veterinary technicians/assistant experience
• IV catheter placements and venipuncture
• Safe restraining on cats and dogs (exotics a plus)
• Anesthesia monitoring for critical patients
• Critical thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong desire to provide exceptional client experience.
• Flexibility for schedule availability
• Possess the ability to multitask, handle stressful and emotional situations
• Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starting with a professional and positive attitude.

Physical Demands:

• Required to stand, walk, and sit.
• Required to use hands to handle, feel, and manipulate.
• Required to reach with hands and arms
• Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
• Reasonable accommodations to enable disabled individuals to perform essential functions.

At VCA, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. You will enjoy exposure to a diverse and stimulating caseload, employ the most advanced imaging and monitoring tools, and tap into the expertise of more than 3,000 doctors, including 360+ boarded specialists. You will sharpen your skills, learn some new techniques, and explore career options that only VCA can offer, such as continuing education, specialization, and leadership opportunities. We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more.

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com