Veterinary Technician, Medical Oncology

Ethos Veterinary Health • Red Bank, NJ

1d • $24 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate, organized Medical Oncology Technician to support its Oncology service in a new, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital. The role combines patient care, scheduling coordination, and clinical support to help chemotherapy and oncology appointments run smoothly. The technician works closely with veterinary oncologists and helps provide empathetic care to patients and their families.

The technician supports outpatient and inpatient appointments, including initial consultations, rechecks, and bloodwork for patients undergoing chemotherapy. The work requires comfort interacting with clients and patients during sensitive visits and the ability to contribute in a fast-paced clinical environment.

This is a full-time position in Red Bank, New Jersey, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday or Wednesday through Saturday, with one of two listed daily shifts. Compensation is $27–$37 per hour for credentialed technicians and $24–$32 per hour for non-credentialed technicians, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary hospital experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Fluent English skills, including speaking and reading.
• Ability to provide compassionate care and work with clients and patients during sensitive visits.
• Strong venipuncture skills, including use of IV catheters and winged butterfly sets.
• Medical math skills for dosing and treatment calculations.

Nice To Haves

• AVA certification or completion of a veterinary assistant program.
• Oncology or specialty veterinary experience.
• LVT, CVT, or RVT credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to outpatient and inpatient patients, including vital-sign and blood-pressure monitoring, IV fluid management, medication administration, inpatient treatments, and emergency response.
• Assist doctors with fine needle aspirates, bone marrow aspirates, and other diagnostic or therapeutic tasks.
• Maintain knowledge of non-chemotherapy medications, sedatives, and anesthetic drugs, including reconstitution, dilution, administration routes, concentrations, dosages, side effects, and safe handling.
• Manage patient cases from start to finish in collaboration with doctors and other staff.
• Understand and accurately update chemotherapy protocols.
• Perform and interpret laboratory tests, including CBCs and chemistry panels, and communicate results to clients.
• Submit samples to on-site and external laboratories as appropriate.
• Perform venipuncture, including use of IV catheters and winged butterfly sets.
• Safely restrain patients during examinations, chemotherapy administration, and other procedures.
• Use medical math for dosing and treatment calculations.
• Multitask, work independently, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist doctors with patient appointments, including consultations, rechecks, and chemotherapy patient bloodwork.
• Coordinate scheduling and provide clinical support for oncology appointments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Continuing education and access to free Vetbloom RACE-approved CE.
• Uniform allowance.
• Paid sick days and vacation days.
• Bereavement leave.
• VTNE and/or license reimbursement.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Employee pet discount.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED