Veterinary Technician, Oncology
About The Position
SAGE Veterinary Centers – Redwood City is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Oncology team. As the Bay Area's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospital, SAGE Redwood City provides advanced cancer care led by board-certified veterinary oncologists in a collaborative, state-of-the-art environment. This role is ideal for experienced veterinary technicians who are passionate about advanced medicine and compassionate patient care. Oncology training is available for strong Emergency, ICU, and Internal Medicine technicians looking to transition into specialty oncology.
Requirements
- Five or more years of veterinary medicine experience.
- Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license preferred.
- Strong venipuncture and IV catheter placement skills.
- Ability to accurately calculate medication dosages, CRIs, client estimates, and invoices.
- Experience working in a fast-paced specialty or emergency environment.
- Excellent client communication and education skills, particularly for discharges and follow-up care.
- Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Nice To Haves
- CT experience is a plus.
- Oncology experience is welcome, but oncology training is provided for strong Emergency, ICU, and Internal Medicine technicians.
Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional nursing care to oncology patients before, during, and after treatment.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, chemotherapy support therapies, and prescribed treatments.
- Place IV catheters, collect blood samples, perform venipuncture, and run laboratory diagnostics.
- Assist with anesthesia including patient preparation, induction, monitoring, recovery, and equipment maintenance.
- Prepare and process laboratory samples while accurately recording diagnostic results.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate changes in patient condition.
- Educate clients through discharge appointments, follow-up communication, and home care instructions.
- Prepare medications and IV infusions while maintaining strict safety protocols.
- Safely handle and restrain patients using low-stress handling techniques.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation.
- Collaborate closely with veterinary oncologists, technicians, assistants, and client care teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive hospital culture focused on excellence in specialty medicine.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- Annual CE allowance for RVTs and Veterinary Assistants
- VetBloom continuing education access, RACE-approved courses, staff development opportunities, and paid continuing education
- RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
- Financial support and onsite mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- health and wellness resources
- flexible spending accounts
- uniforms provided
- Career milestone bonuses for earning your RVT or VTS
- Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
