Veterinary Technician – Radiation Oncology

Veritas Veterinary Partners•Eatontown, NJ

19h•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown, NJ, a Veritas Veterinary Partners hospital, is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join their Radiation Oncology department. This role involves working in a state-of-the-art, multispecialty practice alongside board-certified specialists. The hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a collaborative and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in anesthesia monitoring and will contribute to patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures within the oncology department.

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
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to deliver exceptional client service
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