Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology

Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology PetCure Oncology is looking for a Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At PetCure Oncology, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. Experience & Skills Requirements Veterinary technician licensure (CVT, LVT, RVT) – an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred (not required). 2+ years of direct patient care experience in a veterinary setting. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Advanced venipuncture skills. Advanced knowledge of anesthesia protocols and monitoring. Initiative to learn the ends and outs of veterinary oncology. Role Responsibilities Must have and demonstrate excellent communication skills, including delivering outstanding customer service, dealing directly with clients and referring veterinarians either face‑to‑face or over the telephone on a daily basis. You must also be kind, empathetic and compassionate, capable of dealing appropriately with sensitive issues and concerns of oncology clientele, and able to provide long‑term care for their pets. Be an effective, positive and approachable team player in your interactions with other in‑house team members including cardiology, internal medicine, radiology, surgery, ophthalmology, emergency, dentistry, dermatology, facility employees, and all other teams. Have a strong desire and interest in helping to develop a robust oncology service for our clients and referring veterinarians, a willingness to learn oncology from the consultation of patients, providing chemotherapy, understanding different types of cancers, why particular therapies are used, and the potential side effects of treatments. Be highly organized, with the initiative to start and finish requests from clients, referring veterinarians, team members, and your oncologist. Be skilled at patient restraint, placing IV catheters, intubation, anesthesia monitoring, jugular blood draws, taking diagnostic radiographs, and excel at general technician duties. Be detail‑oriented and able to learn various software systems. Benefits – our care in action Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care Personalized care for every family‑forming journey Discretionary funds and free CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan management tools and assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Pet Healthcare