Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology

The role

An oncology technician will work alongside medical oncologists to diagnose and treat cancer. This role involves administering chemotherapy, monitoring patients, and providing client education.

What you will do

• Administer chemotherapy treatments safely and monitor for side effects
• Educate clients on post-treatment care
• Oversee oncology patients during treatment including while under general anesthesia
• Administer pain management and provide supportive care
• Assist with fine needle aspirations, biopsies, cytology, and histopathology
• Guide pet owners through treatment options and provide emotional support
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records
• Collaborate with oncologists to update treatment plans
• Administer pain relief and comfort care for patients in all stages of cancer
• Work closely with board-certified oncologists and other specialists

Required qualifications

• Must be licensed and credentialed (LVMT, LVT, RVT, CVT)
• Advanced venipuncture and IV catheter placement experience
• Anesthesia and sedation monitoring
• Medication calculations and administration (IV, IM, SQ, oral)
• Safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats, including fractious patients
• Competence with medical record keeping (Instinct, Smartflow)
• Excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and veterinarians
• Calm, organized, and proactive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Dependable with excellent-follow through on cases, attention to detail
• An eagerness to learn new skills

Nice to have

• 2 to 3 years experience as a licensed veterinary technician with oncology or internal medicine experience

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Generous paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employer-funded HSA
• Paid family leave
• 401 (k) with company match
• Continuing education allowance
• Pet care benefits

About the company

Veterinary Care & Specialty Group (VCSG) is Chattanooga’s largest multi-specialty and emergency hospital. They are committed to providing exceptional specialty and emergency care in a supportive and collaborative team environment.