Oncology Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Veterinary Referral Center (VRC) is a comprehensive referral specialty and emergency critical care veterinary hospital in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing appointments, advanced imaging, surgery, and emergency and critical care services. Its specialty services include trauma treatment and critical care, medical oncology, radiation therapy oncology, cardiology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, dentistry and oral surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, MRI and CT, endoscopy, rehabilitation, and emergency services. The Oncology Veterinary Technician supports patients and their families throughout diagnosis and treatment. Working closely with oncologists, technicians, assistants, and other hospital teams, the technician provides skilled nursing care, coordinates treatment visits, and helps clients understand how to care for their pets at home. The role is based at VRC, 340 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355. The schedule is a day shift from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with holidays and weekends as needed. One on-call shift per month is required; nurses can choose to work anesthesia or treatment on call. Pay is $24–$34 per hour. Credentialed Veterinary Technicians receive an additional $2 per hour, and Veterinary Technician Specialists receive an additional $4 per hour. On-call fees are $350 for anesthesia on call and $300 for treatment on call, in addition to hourly pay.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current veterinary technician credentialing.
- Strong nursing skills, including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, patient monitoring, and medical calculations.
- Clear, compassionate communication with clients and colleagues, particularly during emotionally difficult visits.
- Sound judgment and the ability to remain calm during a medical emergency.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in oncology is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Admit oncology patients, obtain thorough histories, and document medications, treatment responses, and side effects.
- Assess patients, monitor vital signs and laboratory results, and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team.
- Perform phlebotomy, place peripheral IV catheters, and provide nursing care during diagnostic and treatment visits.
- Prepare materials for chemotherapy, perform oncology calculations and dose checks, and safely dispense and administer oral and IV chemotherapy within hospital protocols and the technician’s authorized scope.
- Recognize potential chemotherapy extravasation and respond according to hospital protocol.
- Monitor sedated or anesthetized patients when applicable.
- Discharge patients and educate clients about medications, treatment side effects, handling oral chemotherapy, and managing patient waste after treatment.
- Support scheduling, medical records, inventory, and maintenance of a clean, organized treatment area.
- Share knowledge and help train team members in appropriate nursing skills and workflows.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee pet care discount of 80%.
- Flexible schedule.
- FSA/HSA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
