Oncology - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Stafford Brooks Consulting•Henrico, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Partner Veterinary is looking for an Oncology Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our Richmond, VA team! Partner Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (PVESC) is a women-founded and business committed to reimagining a profession that we love. Our leadership team founded Partner Veterinary to create an environment where veterinary professionals are supported, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the field and for pet families. We provide our team members with the tools, resources, training, and administrative support to promote advancement of your skills leading to increased job satisfaction. In addition, Partner Veterinary has a dedicated Learning and Development Department, to help credentialed technicians achieve your goals, supported by two veterinary technician specialists (VTS) Heather Carter and Christine Weaver. Our Training Department has an impressive track record of helping Technicians achieve advanced certifications such as a VTS, CVPP, and/or CVRP. To set you up for success from day 1, We gift you a wellness week of PTO after 90 days in your position. This includes 30-40 hours of extra time off dependent upon your weekly schedule. Partner Veterinary recognizes the demand that is on team members, and this wellness week allows you to rest and relax with a week off after your initial 90 days. Partner Veterinary is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician for our Oncology service who is excited to leverage their specialized skills to care for patients and families combating cancer. The Oncology RVT for Partner Veterinary is able to practice at the height of their skills. This is achieved through exhibiting knowledge in diagnostic procedures, tumor classifications/terminology, and, most importantly, recognizing the needs of our patients and clients. These needs range from compassionate care and communication for our clients to delivering analgesics and nutritional support to our patients.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years veterinary experience in a specialty environment
Graduate of accredited veterinary technology program
Veterinary technician license “in good standing” so applicant is or eligible to transfer license to Virginia
Knowledge and dedication to high standard and fear-free patient care practices
Strong communication skills to enable respectful and successful lines of communication among team members
Adaptability in various learning strategies and keen interest to continuing to develop as a technician and team member

Nice To Haves

Experience in Oncology preferred

Responsibilities

Practice at the height of their skills
Exhibit knowledge in diagnostic procedures, tumor classifications/terminology
Recognize the needs of our patients and clients
Provide compassionate care and communication for our clients
Deliver analgesics and nutritional support to our patients
Case report reviews and topic rounds to sharpen your skills
Hands on training and workshops to expand your expertise
One-on-one mentoring from seasoned RVTS and VTS
Bring your pet to work during your shift
Get complete role-specific training
Quickly process, analyze, and react to unplanned and emergent medical situations without delay, so as to ensure the safety of team members and patients
Stand for up to 12 hours with limited breaks
Lift up to 40lbs without assistance

Benefits

Wellness week of PTO after 90 days in your position (30-40 hours of extra time off)
3 weeks paid vacation, prorated your first year
$1,000 in continuing education allowance
Relocation Assistance available
1 week of continuing education PTO
Annual uniform allowance
Contribution to health insurance
401K
Vision & Dental Coverage
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
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