Oncology ACA

YegVet Inc•Edmonton, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide support to the Oncology Team, including gold standard nursing and comfort care to our oncology patients, with clear and effective client communication. This will be a very important accessory role within our Oncology Department and will include assisting with restraint for procedures and chemotherapy treatments, patient comfort care, and providing owner updates as requested. As Boreal Veterinary Centre's Oncology Service continues to grow, we are expanding our support team to meet the increasing demand for specialized oncology care. This position has been created to support the continued growth of the department, allowing our Registered Veterinary Technologists and specialists to focus on advanced medical procedures while ensuring patients receive exceptional comfort, husbandry, and emotional support throughout their treatment journey. This role will work under the direction of the Oncology RVTs, with a primary focus on comfort care for chemotherapy patients. Some cross-training and assisting in other departments may be required as requested.

Requirements

High school diploma
Able to stand for long periods of time (10 hours)
Able to lift 50lbs (22kg)
Exhibit compassion and patience
Strong patient restraint skills
Understanding of veterinary hospital flow
Knowledge of the scope of practice for hospital staff
Strong communication skills
Basic understanding of medical terminology
Ability to be on time and prepared to work at the beginning of your scheduled shift
Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly, compassionate and professional manner (both verbally and electronically)
May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, animal vomit, urine, blood or feces.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

Further veterinary professional training as VOA, VMA, etc will be considered an asset
Have knowledge of biosecurity protocols

Responsibilities

Safely and comfortably restrain a variety of species of animals for procedures such as chemotherapy administration, blood collection, IV catheter placement, etc.
Prepare supplies for, and clean up following, treatments and procedures as required
Ensure cleanliness of the chemotherapy patient wards and associated treatment areas
Ensure that exam rooms are always clean, stocked and ready for clients and patients
Notify the medical team of any concerns with patient attitude, stress, changes to appetite etc.
Manage, direct and sort incoming calls and messages to the appropriate team member
Become familiar with and use internal messaging and invoicing functions
Document in detail dietary intake, walks, urination, defecation, and other fluid losses
Provide mentorship and support to the kennel staff team
Perform aftercare of deceased patients, to be double checked by RVT
Provide a variety of oral nutrition options and hand feed if necessary
Provide environmental enrichment (Kongs, toys, treats, iPad, music, Feliway etc.) for hospitalized patients
Groom and clean patients as necessary
Monitor and encourage natural bathroom breaks
Facilitate safe, organized family visits for hospitalized patients
Clean kennels and ready them for new patients
Other supportive tasks as deemed necessary