Veterinary Technician Oncology
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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A BluePearl Oncology Technician is someone who is self-motivated a quick thinker and is able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients as well as supporting the clinician with patient care and client communication.
As an Internal Medicine Technician you will:
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.
Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
Have the knowledge of chemotherapy extravasation and what to do if it happens.
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.
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.).
Why BluePearl
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments procedures and food.
We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their career.
To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance free continuing education sessions our own BluePearl University for training and our clinicians have access to over 2000 medical journals.
We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
Medical dental vision and life insurance options.
Parental leave benefits
Flexible work schedules
401k and retirement planning
Time to reset rewind and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans
A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance advice and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment
We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion creed sex age disability genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation or gender identity or expression protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalizedas a result ofsuch a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
We provide emergency vet care & specialty veterinary services. Locate a BluePearl Pet Hospital near you.
