Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Overview

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital is hiring an extraordinary Oncology Veterinary Technician at our Arden Hills, MN location.

As an Oncology Technician, you will be self-motivated, a quick thinker, and able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years' experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients as well as supporting the clinician with patient care and client communication.

• Perform physical examinations and monitor vital signs (heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort).
• Understand normal vital and lab parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Place peripheral intravenous catheters in the cephalic vein.
• Calculate basic medical math.
• Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
• Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.
• Safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.
• Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.
• Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
• Have knowledge of chemotherapy extravasation and what to do if it happens.
• Admit oncology patients and obtain thorough history including current medications and dosages, response to treatment and side effects, intensity and duration.
• Discharge oncology patients from the hospital with basic client education (e.g., handling at home, side effects, medication administration).
• Maintain solid grasp of veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and communicate with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
• Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization; facilitate incoming calls quickly and competently.
• Have knowledge of tumor types and understand oncology diagnostic work-up protocols (oncology terminology per hospital protocol).
• Possess working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients classified as ASA I or II.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in the designated role as assigned by the attending clinician and/or supervisor.
• Maintain hospital operations for day-to-day function (stocking, cleaning, etc.).

• 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 associates are leveled by their skillset and move up as they gain experience. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, associates have opportunities to advance in their career.
• To transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our Blue Pearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Regional licensed social worker support for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

This description is intended to reflect important features of the role, not a comprehensive list of duties. Blue Pearl is a Drug Free Workplace.