Registered Veterinary Technician; Oncology

Registered Veterinary Technician (Oncology)

Signing Bonus Available for qualified applicant

Veterinary Referral Associates is looking for full‑time Oncology Veterinary Technicians in our busy referral and 24‑hour emergency hospital in Gaithersburg, MD.

Oncology Technicians work under the direction of our veterinary oncologist to educate and communicate with families, prepare patients for and administer chemotherapy, administer palliative treatment, collaborate with other medical teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients, and support/comfort the families of patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian.
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration.
• Obtain and verify medications.
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations.
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals.
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice.

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT).
• Must have excellent phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to take initiative, follow direction and work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Must have sound decision‑making skills and be able to multi‑task while working in an environment of stress.
• Ability to safely and securely restrain animals using proper restraint techniques.

• Care and Compassion:
  Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support.
• Team Orientation:
  Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals.
• Dependability:
  Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals.
• Initiative:
  Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities.
• Flexibility and Multi‑Tasking:
  Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Communication:
  Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others.
• Customer Services:
  Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations.
• Organization and Attention to Detail:
  Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents.
• Adherence to…