Veterinary Technician Licensed, Oncology

Ethos Veterinary Health•Nashville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Nashville Veterinary Specialists is looking to add a Licensed Veterinary Technician to our Oncology Team! This role serves as the primary technician to the Oncologist(s), assisting in daily duties and carrying out treatment/diagnostic plans. Compassion, patience, professionalism, and kindness to all clients, whether in person or on the phone, are a must. The position is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts per week, and is located in Nashville, TN. The hospital setting is state-of-the-art, newly renovated, and expanded.

Requirements

LVMT CVT, LVT, or RVT licensure required
At least 1+ years of veterinary hospital experience
Reasonably in-depth understanding of veterinary medicine and basic disease processes.
Broad technical abilities in phlebotomy, catheterization, patient restraint, radiographs, in-house lab, pharmacology, medication/fluid/oxygen administration, anesthesia monitoring, etc.
Attention to detail, with strong organizational and communication skills with both clients and team members.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
Knowledge of equipment and supplies associated with Radiation Oncology
Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours if necessary.
Required to participate in weekend anesthesia on-call and specialty weekend sign up
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

Nice To Haves

Fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Responsibilities

Appointment intake, documenting histories, treatments, and diagnostics into veterinary software (EzyVet)
Handling department voicemail, client callbacks, and documentation.
Reviewing estimates and discharges with clients and providing education on various oncology disease processes and procedures.
Assisting with all exams, treatments, and diagnostics (radiation therapy, chemotherapy treatments, patient exams, etc.)
Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events
Ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot linear accelerator (LINAC)