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Oncology Veterinary Technician
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital located in Englewood, Colorado. We see patients from both as referrals from general practice veterinarians, as well as directly from clients in need of specialty veterinary care for their pet. We specialize in Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology & Radiation Therapy, as well as orthopedic and soft tissue Surgery.
Position Overview:
The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include providing patient care by determining animal requirements, conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, assisting with feeding and caring for patients, maintaining medical supplies and equipment, overseeing triage and discharging patients, and maintaining patient medical records.
What you’ll do:
- Provide client education on proper home administration techniques, side effects, and the handling of animal waste products while on chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy preparation and administration utilizing closed systems
- Anesthesia/sedation for CT scans and biopsies
- Venipuncture for blood draws and IV catheter placement
- Client communication - relaying and discussing test results, counseling and education
- Proper and thoughtful patient handling and positioning
- Imaging - CT scanner operation, taking properly positioned radiographs and assisting with ultrasounds
- Detailed medical records
- Inventory maintenance
- Obtaining vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
- Perform in-house laboratory testing
- Communicate with other departments to synchronize treatment plans and provide adequate nursing for each case
- Prepare patients for ultrasounds and other radiology procedures
Who you are:
- Registered Veterinary Technician License Required
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Experience in oncology preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
- At Least 2+ years in veterinary medicine, preferably oncology
- Outstanding attention to detail
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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Why Consider Our Englewood Hospital?
At VRCC, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.
Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.
We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.
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We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with VRCC, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.