Veterinary Technician - Oncology
About The Position
VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center, located in the heart of San Diego’s Mission Valley, is seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our oncology team and be part of the new opening of our state-of-the-art, 26,000 sq. ft. hospital. In this position, you will support our doctors while creating a positive, low-stress experience for clients and patients. The duties listed above reflect the general scope of the role and are not a complete list of all responsibilities. Management reserves the right to adjust job duties as circumstances evolve (e.g., emergencies, staffing needs, workload, or technical developments) The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
Requirements
- 1–2 years of proven experience in a veterinary hospital (ER/Specialty experience strongly preferred)
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Compassion for pets and people, with awareness of patient stress signals
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work safely around potential hazards (allergens, zoonotic diseases, noises, odors, animal bites/scratches, waste, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Placing and maintaining IV catheters and central lines
- Administering IV fluids, CRIs, and medications per DVM orders
- Performing blood draws, including arterial samples
- Setting up and monitoring oxygen therapy (nasal cannula, oxygen cages, ventilator)
- Managing feeding tubes (nasogastric, esophageal, PEG)
- Assessing vitals: HR, RR, temperature, BP, SpO₂, pain levels
- Assisting with physical exams and patient assessments
- Surgical preparation, anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
- Maintaining accurate medical records and filling prescriptions
- Performing laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging
- Providing compassionate nursing care for hospitalized patients
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- pet care discounts
- paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
- health and well-being programs that provide resources and training
- generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
