Veterinary Technician - Oncology
About The Position
Pieper Veterinary is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our Oncology Department at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, a VECCS Level I Facility in Middletown, CT. In this role, you will work alongside expert oncologists, supporting advanced treatments and therapies that give pets the best chance for recovery and an improved quality of life. You will play a key role in providing compassionate care and support to both patients and their families, making a meaningful impact every day. Our vision is simple: to make the community – and the animals and people in it – happier and healthier. This position involves ongoing client communication, as you will follow the same patients throughout their treatment, so strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. We highly value collaboration and input from all staff members – your insights are not only welcomed but can make a meaningful difference in patient care and team success.
Requirements
- Skilled in venipuncture.
- Skilled in IV catheter placement.
- Skilled in anesthesia.
- Skilled in patient restraint.
- Strong knowledge with Anesthesia and monitoring.
- Phlebotomy.
- Knowledge of the procedures used for scheduling patients, receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
- Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Knowledge of sterilization techniques to sterilize various instruments and materials.
- Knowledge of the instruments, materials, and standardized procedures used in the full variety of treatments to make preparations and provide “tableside” assistance.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services, including client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or knowledge in Oncology.
- Experience or knowledge in chemotherapy.
- Familiarity with CPR.
- Familiarity with EzyVet.
- Familiarity with SmartFlow.
- Associate's in veterinary technology is a plus.
- CVT license is a plus.
- Additional compensation for VTS or those actively pursuing.
Responsibilities
- Supporting advanced treatments and therapies for oncology patients.
- Providing compassionate care and support to both patients and their families.
- Ongoing client communication throughout patient treatment.
- Collaborating with specialists and other team members to deliver high-quality care.
- Assisting with patient restraint, venipuncture, and IV catheter placement.
- Monitoring anesthesia and patient status.
- Scheduling patients, receiving patients, treating patients, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
- Using, caring for, and storing veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
- Sterilizing various instruments and materials.
- Providing "tableside" assistance during treatments.
- Assessing client needs and ensuring quality service and client satisfaction.
- Utilizing knowledge of the English language for effective communication.
Benefits
- Numerous in-house CE opportunities.
- Mentoring available to support and achieve career goals.
- Competitive paid time off & holidays.
- Career Growth & Training Opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Mental Health Focused Services.
- 401(k) plan with strong employer match.
- Up to 75% employee pet care discount.
- Annual uniform allowance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
