Veterinary Technician Licensed, Oncology

Job Details $21 - $33/hr , based on experience + $2500 sign‑on bonus & up to $2500 relocation bonus available. Full‑time Licensed Veterinary Technician opportunity in Nashville, TN. Nashville Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our Oncology team! Schedule: Four, 10‑hour shifts per week. Benefits Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance 401(k) retirement planning and employer matching Discounted employee pet products and services C.E Allowance Scholarship and Sponsorship Program via Penn Foster Licensure Renewal and Out of State Licensure transfer reimbursements Uniform Allowance Cell Phone Discount YMCA Corporate Memberships Team building and Volunteer events Career Development strategies State of the art newly renovated and expanded hospital setting And more! Role Summary The Veterinary Technician in the Oncology department serves as the primary technician to the Oncologist(s). They assist the Oncologist in daily duties and carry out treatment and diagnostic plans. Compassion, patience, professionalism, and kindness to clients—whether in person or on the phone—are required. Position Responsibilities Appointment intake, documenting histories, treatments, and diagnostics into veterinary software (EzyVet). Handling department voicemail, client callbacks, and documentation; reviewing estimates and discharges with clients and providing education on oncology disease processes and procedures. Assisting with all exams, treatments, and diagnostics (radiation therapy, chemotherapy, patient exams, etc.), obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine‑needle aspirates; executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events. Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a linear accelerator (LINAC). Requirements LVMT CVT, LVT, or RVT licensure required, and at least 1+ years of veterinary hospital experience. Reasonably in‑depth understanding of veterinary medicine and basic disease processes; broad technical abilities in phlebotomy, catheterization, patient restraint, radiographs, in‑house lab, pharmacology, medication/fluid/oxygen administration, anesthesia monitoring, etc. Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills with clients and team members; ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and team‑oriented environment. Knowledge of equipment and supplies associated with Radiation Oncology. Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary; required to participate in weekend anesthesia on‑call and specialty weekend sign‑ups. Fluent English speaking and reading skills required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus. Physical/Environmental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to bend, stand, stoop, walk, sit, talk, and listen; may be required to walk or stand for long periods of time; will use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; will reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to lift and carry animals weighing fifty pounds or more; handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds. Equal Opportunity Statement Nashville Veterinary Specialists 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 California Equal Pay Act, Florida Equal Pay Act, and applicable 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr