Veterinary Technician – Radiation Oncology

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Eatontown, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown, NJ is excited to announce we are looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our Radiation Oncology department. This candidate must be proficient in anesthesia monitoring. We are a multispecialty practice with boarded veterinary specialists in Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Rehabilitation, and Ophthalmology. We have also been treating felines with hyperthyroid disease with radioactive iodine since 2001! We are also proud to have technicians here at GSVS with their VTS in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. We are not your typical veterinary hospital! We know the winning recipe to maintain the care and compassion that our patients depend upon us for to create a safe and supportive space for you to put your skills to use, develop new skills, and be a part of our highly collaborative, fun, and friendly team! We are proud of our company culture and positive staff engagement within a fast paced, learning environment; and our associate employment longevity is proof of our commitment to take care of one another, and provide the highest standard of care to the patients we serve.

Requirements

CVT/LVT/RVT preferred, or a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Veterinary Technician.
Proficiency in anesthesia required.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Organizational skills
Proactive thinking
Positive attitude
Positive outlook and ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
Commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required
Ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology is ideal but willing to train the right candidate
Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Overseeing appointments and managing clients throughout their visit
Participating with the Oncologist’s in-patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
Provide both injectable chemotherapy and radiation therapy depending on patient diagnosis
Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates
Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient and procedural assessment such as radiography and CT
Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events
Accuracy in calculating and delivering anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
Review and understanding of all medical records pertinent to patient care
Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients being a strong patient advocate during the patient's hospitalization
Maintaining all equipment on a per-use basis ensuring the safety and best practice care of all patients
Providing extensive client communication and education on various oncology disease processes