Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Join Our Passionate and Easy-Going Oncology Team!

Are you a dedicated veterinary technician with a passion for oncology and long-term patient care? At Blue Pearl Kirkland, we believe in providing exceptional care while fostering lasting bonds with our clients and their beloved pets. We're looking for a compassionate and skilled veterinary technician to join our dynamic medical oncology service! Not sure what a day in oncology is like, or have pre-conceived notions?

We invite you to shadow us and meet the team to see what it's really all about!

A valid Veterinary Technician license in Washington State is required for this role. License transfer from outside states must be completed before hire.

This position is eligible for qualified candidates to receive up to a $3,000 sign‑on bonus.

LVT Pay: $25.60 - $36.80 / hourly

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system.

Schedule:
Monday‑Thursday 7am‑5pm

We are looking for the right veterinary technician who has a genuine interest in oncology and has previous veterinary experience—oncology experience is not required. As an Oncology Veterinary Technician at Blue Pearl, you must be proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.) and proficient at drawing blood and placing IV catheters.

• Provide compassionate cancer care for companion animals as part of their initial diagnosis, staging, and treatment (including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, electrochemotherapy, and participation in clinical trials), ensuring their comfort and well‑being throughout their treatment journey.
• Build strong relationships with pets and their pet parents, guiding them through the emotional aspects of pet care and treatment options.
• Assist our board‑certified specialist veterinary oncologists with diagnostics, treatments, and patient monitoring.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, medication administration, and home care needs.

• Work‑Life Balance: We value your time outside of work and offer flexible scheduling to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Fun Team Outings: Join us for team‑building activities like hockey games, kayaking trips, and more. We believe that having fun together strengthens our bond as a team!
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated and passionate team that shares your commitment to animal care and client support.
• Clinical Trials: Be part of cutting‑edge research by participating in clinical trials, which not only advance veterinary oncology and improve treatment options for pets but also help create human oncological treatments!

• 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 technicians 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.
• In order 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, and our own Blue Pearl University for training. Our Continuing Education Plan includes individual stipends and rollover benefits/CE hours for LVT/VTS.
• To support your career growth, we offer Penn Foster tuition assistance to those who demonstrate the desire to successfully become a degreed and licensed Veterinary Technician. Our strategic partnership with Penn Foster offers qualifying associates a Veterinary Technician degree with up to 90% tuition assistance.
• We value your health and well‑being as an associate by providing you with the following:
  Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, Parental Leave Benefits, Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans, Shift Differential for all hourly associates, Weekend Shift…