Medical Oncology - Veterinary Technician

Join the V CA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital t eam !

Location : 18300 Euclid St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Why We Want You!

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Medical Oncology department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing high-quality care to animals, with a specific focus on Medical Oncology. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and other staff members to ensure the well-being of our patients.

Compensation :

Credentialed Veterinary Technicians $26.50 - $35.00

ALL dependent on education, experience, credentials, location, nature of practice, schedule and additional responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist with physical examinations, patient assessment, and collecting patient histories

Managing medical records, reports and correspondence

Collecting detailed patient histories at check in for oncology consults

Processing laboratory samples in-house

Preparing laboratory samples for outside labs

Assist Radiographs

Assist with patient recovery

Venipuncture / catheter placement

Safe animal restraint and handling

Strong multi-tasking skills

Effective verbal, listening, and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with team members of all hospital services

Skills : Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Laboratory work

Pharmacology

Patient recovery

Compassionate care for our hospitalized patient

Ability to work successfully in a team environment

Restraining

Obtain detailed medical histories and patient vitals

Maintain accurate and complete medical records

Assisting our Doctor and Technical staff as needed with patient care

Helping clients and doctors during humane euthanasia’s

Maintain a clean work environment to maintain any infectious disease protocols, handle medical / biomedical and infectious waste appropriately

Maintain inventory and supplies for procedures and patient husbandry.

Administering chemotherapy drugs and safety protocols

Qualifications :

Current and valid Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and common conditions

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards animals and their owners.

Knowledge and experience with chemotherapy drugs and safety protocols (Preferred but not required).

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.

Benefits : 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

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits : 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