Veterinary Technician - Oncology Lead
Veterinary Technician - Oncology Lead
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Position at Pet Specialists of Austin
Veterinary Technician Oncology Lead
Fulltime: MondayThursday 7am5pm
Austin TX
Pet Specialists of Austin is looking for a Lead OncologyVeterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At PSA a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner you will have the support tools and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrives national resources.
About You
The Lead Oncology Veterinary Technician is not only responsible for providing veterinary nursing duties in the hospital but also provides direction to fellow veterinary technicians and assistants. The Lead technician should be knowledgeable in a wide variety of areas and is able to train staff in these areas including client service communication clinical pathology radiology animal nursing care anesthesia chemotherapy handling/administration among others. The lead technician is expected to uphold the hospitals core values while maintaining professional composure. The lead technicians time should be managed between on the floor and administrative time at a ratio of 80:20
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Credentials (RVT CVT LVT) preferred
- Prior supervisory/management experience preferred.
- 35 years previous experience as a veterinary technician
- Prior customer service experience required.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in and delegate staff to prepare patient records admit and
discharge patients as assigned. - Handle telephone calls and schedule appointments as needed.
- Promote a positive work environment and show commitment to
the Hospital mission vision and core values. - Train staff members looking to improve their knowledge
and skills. - Properly utilize required logs such as controlled drugs radiology surgery etc.
- Ensure working area is always stocked with supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness in the hospital environment.
Nursing/Patient Care:
- Assess patient status take patient history perform tech exam
and assist veterinarian in exam room. - Monitor changes in patient condition and report them to the veterinarian on duty.
- Perform emergency patient care as needed.
- Calculate medication doses and administer via all routes to include CRI medications.
- Perform cystocentesis as directed.
- Place urinary catheters as required.
- Perform pristine venipuncture for phlebotomy and IV catheterization.
- Administer IV/SQ fluids as needed.
- Chart in the patients medical record appropriately using correct medical terminology symbols abbreviations and spelling.
- Apply a variety of bandages.
Laboratory Procedures:
- Operate all laboratory equipment in the veterinary practice including
microscopes hematology and chemistry analyzers among others. - Perform microscopy for blood cytology and urine analysis among others
as needed. - Perform all inhouse testing such as PCV/TP Heartworm Flea/Tick FeLV/FIV
and snap tests etc.
Radiology Duties:
- Observe all required safety protocols for capturing radiologic images.
- Be able to properly obtain all required diagnostic radiographs including basic
contrast studies. - Be able to properly utilize ultrasound machine for guidance with sample
collection. - Be able to properly obtain diagnostic CT images including use of contrast as
directed.
Anesthesia/Surgical Duties:
- Perform preoperative physical examination.
- Assist with creation of anesthetic plan and calculate and administer all induction medications.
- Operate a variety of anesthetic machines and circuits including rebreather and nonrebreather systems.
- Be proficient in intubating all species seen in the practice.
- Properly induce maintain and recover a patient from anesthesia.
- Properly operate and interpret anesthetic monitors including ECG BP SPo2 ETCO2 Temperature etc.
- Maintain the anesthetic machine including preop setup checking and changing of CO2 granules and oxygen tank maintenance.
- Understand pharmacology of and use of anesthetic and analgesic medications.
- Be able to respond in an anesthetic emergency and assist the veterinarian.
- Perform proper surgical instrument cleaning and maintenance.
- Prepare and sterilize surgical packs.
Administrative/Leadership:
- Direct technicians and assistants daily workflows by assigning cases procedures and monitoring work is performed efficiently.
- Handle issues arising out of inefficiency such as late procedures missed charges or inappropriate staffing.
- Oversee the technician and assistant schedule and assign work schedules approve vacation time and overtime as needed.
- Ensure staff maintain proper attitude knowledge skills and abilities always.
- Model professional behavior by wearing appropriate dress being on time for shifts addressing gossip and providing support to upper management.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and aid staff or assume primary nursing duties as required.
- Constantly seek opportunities for staff advancement in knowledge skills and abilities.
- Work with management when coaching of staff members need to be escalated.
Oncology Specific Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of chemotherapy medications side effects protocols and administration techniques
- Perform chemotherapy treatments.
- Drug calculation
- Safe drug preparation (mixing/dispensing)
- Administration of chemotherapy to patients utilizing safe handling techniques for biohazardous compounds.
- Oral intravenous subcutaneous or other methods
- Provide handling and disposal of stocked items as well as cleaning of the treatment area.
- Excellent client communication discuss and explain discharge instructions
chemotherapy handling risks and side effects.
Physical and General Requirements:
- Dependable attendance is required.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds with our without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be willing to work regular shifts under high pressure conditions while maintaining composure.
- This position requires the ability to walk bend stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8hour day.
- Proficient in maintaining and interpreting records accurately and following written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively to understand and convey information in person and over the telephone.
- Ability to operate office equipment and hosptial equipment such as laboratory equipment radiology equipment etc.
About the Hospital
Pet Specialists of Austin is a 24 hour emergency and specialty referral hospitalthat invests heavily in our teams growth and development. Opened in 2021 we pride ourselves on providing the Austinarea with compassionate and quality emergency and specialty care including oncology neurologysurgery and internal medicine. We provide an emotionally intelligent work environment and strive to maintain a positive work/life balance.
Benefits our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members emotional physical professional and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance and short and long term disability plans we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purrental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Employersponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every familyforming journey
- Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools and assistance
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted nationally connected community youll be able to make connections access opportunities and find support with ease.
Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.
Youll Thrive With Us
At Thrive you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skillbuilding programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast diverse and free library of continuing education courses ThriveU
- Live virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Move into any specialty hospital type or environment across the nation.
- Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.
About Thrive
Vetfounded and Austinborn Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide united by a mission to shape the future of pet wellbeing through medical excellence innovative technology and a connected community of teams and partners.
We bridge general practice urgent care specialty and emergency care and our locally rooted nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrives extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities a supportive work environment that values worklife rhythms and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard respected and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support encourage and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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