Oncology Veterinary Technician
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Technician to join its Oncology team. The position works four 10-hour weekday shifts. Compensation is $24.50–$49.20 per hour, depending on experience and advancement through the competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing may receive compensation commensurate with experience. The technician provides oncology patient care, including assessment, chemotherapy preparation and administration, client education, and communication with veterinary teams. The role also includes assisting with anesthesia monitoring for ASA I and II patients and maintaining current knowledge of CPR guidelines and hospital protocols. BluePearl offers professional development and continuing education, career advancement opportunities, and a range of health, financial, leave, and associate-support benefits. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Nice To Haves
- VTS credentialing; candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical examinations, assess vital signs, and recognize abnormal laboratory values.
- Conduct phlebotomy and place IV catheters for chemotherapy administration.
- Safely prepare, dispense, and administer oral, subcutaneous, and intramuscular chemotherapy agents.
- Verify chemotherapy calculations and dosages, and confirm proper IV catheter setup.
- Recognize and respond to chemotherapy extravasation.
- Admit and discharge patients; obtain histories and educate clients about treatment, side effects, and home care.
- Communicate effectively with clients and veterinary teams, address concerns, and facilitate calls.
- Understand tumor types, diagnostic protocols, and oncology-specific terminology.
- Assist with anesthesia monitoring for ASA I and II patients.
- Stay current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and hospital protocols.
- Perform other relevant role responsibilities.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and associate discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- Talent development programs and leadership workshops, with opportunities for career advancement.
- Annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, BluePearl University training, and access for clinicians to more than 2,000 medical journals.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Parental leave benefits.
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Savings Account.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Annual $200 BluePearl store credit scrub allowance for full-time associates.
- Referral bonus program.
- State licensure reimbursements.
- VTNE reimbursements.
- Additional benefits for pursuing and established VTS technicians.
- Continuing education reimbursement of $500 per year for CVT and $750 per year for VTS associates, with rollover up to $1,500.
- Annual $150 continuing education stipend for non-credentialed, full-time paraprofessionals.
- Eight paid continuing education hours per year for full-time CVT associates and 12 hours per year for full-time VTS associates; paid hours may carry over up to 24 hours.
- Newly hired associates receive a prorated amount of eligible continuing education benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
