Veterinary Technician - Oncology

BluePearl Pet Hospital•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring for an exceptional Oncology Veterinary Technician. This role is for passionate assistants looking to improve their skills in the veterinary field with a passion for oncology, seeking an opportunity to work with bright veterinary professionals. BluePearl's mission is to enrich lives through remarkable care for pets, honoring the human-animal bond by providing advanced medical care. The company is focused on developing associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops, offering endless opportunities to advance careers as a member of Mars Veterinary Health. BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Passion for oncology
Ability to improve skills in the veterinary field
Unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card

Responsibilities

Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Understand normal vital and lab parameters and alerts doctor when abnormal.
Perform phlebotomy.
Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
Calculate basic medical math.
Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.
Safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.
Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.
Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
Have the knowledge of chemotherapy extravasation and what to do if it happens.
Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as how to handle patient eliminations after chemotherapy, how to handle oral chemotherapy at home, chemotherapy and radiation side effects and oral medication administration.
Maintain solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and is able to converse with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization.
Quickly and competently facilitates incoming calls.
Have the knowledge of the tumor types.
Understand diagnostic work-up protocols (including oncology specific terminology for each tumor/cancer type per each hospital’s protocol.
Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Maintain hospital for day to day function and operation (stocking, cleaning, etc.).

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance
Discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food
Skillset-based leveling and career advancement opportunities
Talent development programs
Leadership workshops
Endless opportunities to advance in career (as a member of Mars Veterinary Health)
Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education sessions
BluePearl University for training
Access to over 2,000 medical journals
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance options
Parental leave benefits
Flexible work schedules
401k and retirement planning
Paid time off
Floating holiday plans
Regional licensed social worker (for guidance on healthy lifestyle)