Veterinary Technician 1, 2, or 3 - Oncology

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

LSU Veterinary Medicine's (Vet Med) Oncology Department provides chemotherapy, external radiation and injectable radiation to treat veterinary cancer patients. We work in conjunction with all other services in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (anesthesia, internal medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, dermatology, radiology, surgery, BZEM, large animal and emergency). The oncology service is vital in the clinical training of 4th year clinical veterinary students. The oncology service also provides sedation and general anesthesia for oncology patients for routine treatments, imaging, minor biopsies and bone marrow aspirates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology OR CVT or equivalent OR 3 years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.
• For Veterinary Technician 2: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 2 years of applicable experience OR CVT or equivalent with 2 years of applicable experience OR 5 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties OR 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Technician 1 at LSU SVM.
• For Veterinary Technician 3: Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of applicable experience OR Associate's degree in veterinary technology with 4 years experience OR Certification as a vet tech or equivalent with 4 years experience OR 7 Years of experience in a working environment with similar duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of providing chemotherapy including insertion and maintenance of clean stick catheters, administration of IV, SQ, IM injections, monitoring of patient vital signs, obtaining blood pressures, blood, and urine.
• Assist with restraint and positioning for a variety of techniques, including basic restraint for exams and procedures such as venipuncture to advanced positioning for advanced procedures radiation therapy.
• Assist with client communication and scheduling patient appointments and procedures.
• Assist in the teaching process of the veterinary students, interns, residents and veterinary technicians.
• Participate in the small animal blood bank and take on call for blood bank.
• Participate in the day to day operations of the Oncology unit, including cleaning, stocking, disinfecting equipment and environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree