Veterinary Technician, Oncology

Oncology Veterinary Technician

Anticipated

Schedule:

Oncology Technicians will likely work four 10-hour shifts during the weekdays. Start dates will be staggered depending on availability for training.

Benefits

• VTS Support
• CE Allowance
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid License Renewal Fees
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Pet Discount
• Shift/Weekend Pay Differential
• Opportunity for VTNE Reimbursement
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

ARISE is a 24-hour veterinary emergency and critical care (AVECCC) and specialty hospital in Queen Creek, AZ. We have the most skilled doctors in the state and provide significantly complex treatments in the western US. The teams in this department work closely with surgeons, oncologists, internists, radiologists, and a critical care team to provide the highest quality care to our patients.

The hospital provides an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology including, but not limited to, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. ARISE is an organization that prides itself on its core values to drive a dynamic culture. We offer a unique training program that offers many opportunities to learn and grow from Technician Assistant to our Senior Veterinary Technicians, shift leads, supervisors, and managers.

ARISE has a commitment to health and wellness, not only for our patients, but also for our staff. To help manage burnout and compassion fatigue, employees have access to an onsite social worker dedicated to their personal wellness. ARISE offers a competitive compensation package to include but not limited to: CE allowance, full health benefit packages, 401K with a company match, employee pet discounts, and Paid Time Off.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the Veterinary Technician is to provide high quality medical support and nursing care to companion animal patients. The technician is routinely entrusted with patient assessments/triage, anesthesia, procedures, drug doses, and treatments. The technician will be responsible for patient care, patient follow-up, and maintenance of Oncology department patient records.

The technician should enjoy working with diverse people and animals and be friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and co-workers. The technician must share a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients.

• Overall Responsibility:
  Oncology technicians possess excellent technical skills and a strong knowledge of oncology and chemotherapy procedures. AESC's doctors and technicians challenge themselves to stay current in their field and practice leading edge veterinary medicine. The ARISE team works well together in a highly collaborative manner, yet also allows room for autonomy and advancement.
• Key Areas of Responsibility:
• Facilitate the doctor's daily schedule.
• Prepare exam room for each visit, including any necessary medications and supplies
• Retrieve patient charts from client services in order of appointment time or doctor request.
• Greet clients, obtain patients current body weight, reason for visit and brief history. Obtain other vitals and labwork as needed.
• Patient workup: including x-ray, blood work or other diagnostics
• Preform or assist CT scans as needed (training can and will be provided if needed)
• Anesthesia: induction, maintenance, monitoring and recovery when needed, especially for CT
• Appropriately handle chemotherapy medications
• Place "clean stick" IV catheter for administration of vesicant chemotherapy drugs
• Administer chemotherapy treatments as needed
• Cleaning and maintenance of equipment in the oncology ward as well as other areas of the hospital as needed
• Other duties as needed
• Administrative Duties
• Log controlled drugs
• Know how to use the inventory module in our veterinary practice‐management software
• Restock shelves and drawers in exam rooms and treatment area
• Follow OSHA requirements
• Follow practice's health and safety protocols
• Be proficient in using our veterinary practice‐management software (Ezy Vet, Smart Flow, Timeless)
• Assist Client Administrators as necessary
• Attending staff and individual meetings as scheduled
• Client Services
• Answer incoming phone calls; respond with appropriate information;…