Veterinary Assistant - Oncology
About The Position
World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership. Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting. At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being. We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve. About the Job: The oncology assistant will take direction from and perform duties under the supervision of doctors.
Requirements
- 2+ years working as a Veterinary Assistant
- Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens
- Working knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Understanding of normal vs abnormal physiologic ranges
- Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
- Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Nice To Haves
- Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of IV catheters
- Calculate and administer both oral and injectable medications
- Accuracy in calculating, delivering, and maintaining anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
- Safely position and take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Administer chemotherapy as directed, ensuring all protocols are followed and adhered to
- Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients
- Providing extensive client communication and education on various oncology disease processes
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Continuing education support with CE allowance and PTO
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- 401k retirement plan options with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
- Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Hospital discounts as well as pet insurance
- Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
