Veterinary Technician - Oncology

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Nashville, TN is hiring an extraordinary Oncology Veterinary Technician! ** **

Sign-on bonus of up to $1,500, based on experience and applicable licensure

• Are you a passionate technician looking to improve your skills in the veterinary field?

• Do you want an opportunity to work with some of the brightest veterinaryprofessionalsin this industry? 

• Are youa driven, dependable, committed, and knowledgeable?  

A BluePearl Oncology Technician is someone who is self-motivated, a quick thinker, and is able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Prefer to have 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 physicalexam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratoryrateand effort.

• Understand normal vital and lab parameters andalertsdoctor when abnormal.

• Perform phlebotomy.

• Placeperipheralintravenous catheter in cephalic vein.

• Calculate basic medical math.

• Set upappropriate materialsfor chemotherapy administration.

• Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.

• Safely dispense,reconstituteand administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.

• Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.

• Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.

• Have the knowledge of chemotherapy extravasation and what to do if it happens.

• Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects,intensityand duration.

• Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as how to handle patient eliminations after chemotherapy, how to handle oral chemotherapy at home, chemotherapy and radiation side effects and oral medication administration.

• Maintainsolidgrasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations andis able toconverse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.

• Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization. Quickly and competentlyfacilitatesincoming calls.

• Havethe knowledgeofthe tumortypes.

• Understand diagnostic work-up protocols (including oncology specific terminology for each tumor/cancer type pereach hospital’sprotocol.

• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment andassistwith patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.

• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines anddemonstratesproficiencyin designatedroleas assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

• Maintain hospital forday to dayfunction and operation (stocking, cleaning, etc.).

Why BluePearl ?

• Our passion is pets. We offerTrupanionpet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

• We encourage you togrowwith us.Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience.We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.

• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

• Parental leave benefits

• Flexible work schedules

• 401k and retirement planning

• Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans

• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance , and no applicant will be penalized _ as a result of _ such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. _ _