Veterinary Technician - Oncology - Will train

Company: Ethos Veterinary Health LLC
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

The Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin (www.pescm.com) is looking for Full Time Veterinary Technicians to join our Oncology department. While experience as a Veterinary Technician is required, we will train the right candidate how to administer chemotherapy!About PESCM: PESCM, located in San Rafael, is the only 24/7 emergency and specialty practice in Marin County that specializes in: Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiology, Urgent Care, Emergency, and Critical Care. Our mission is to serve pets and people by continually pushing to improve our medicine, our service, our communication, and ourselves.Why PESCM: PESCM celebrates core values such as respect, kindness, trust, appreciation, compassion, and dedication. We have a family-oriented approach to our hospital and recognize the importance of collaboration and foster a culture that is indicative of this. Management has been with the practice for over 16-years and maintains a relationship with every staff member, operating with an open-door approach to the team. We are all in this together!About the Job: As a Vet Tech in the Oncology department you will learn how to:

• Prepare and administration of various chemotherapeutic agents
• Provide extensive client communication and education on various oncology disease processes
• Participate with the Oncologists in-patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
• Utilize different modalities of imaging for patient and procedural assessment.
• Provide empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients being a strong patient advocate during the patient's hospitalizationAbout you:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a veterinary hospital setting required, including basic understanding of anatomy and physiology
  • Accuracy in calculating fluids, CRIs and medications
  • Proficiency in record keeping related to medical procedures including daily treatments administered, patient status, procedures completed, supplies used, and anesthetic records
  • Review and understanding of all medical records pertinent to patient care
  • Proficiency in processing basic laboratory specimens and working knowledge of radiographic techniques is required
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required.
  • Positive outlook and ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written; organizational skills; proactive thinking and a positive attitude are also a must
  • Ability to work occasional holidays and weekends, and OT as needed
  • Honesty, integrity and a desire to learn and have fun!Benefits of working with us:We offer desirable alternative work schedules, a competitive bay area wage and comprehensive benefits plan to include medical/dental, 401k, paid time off, scrub allowance, generous Pet Benefit Plan, Continued Education opportunities, and Commuter benefit, as most of our staff travel from outside of Marin County, often passing other specialty practices!PESCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PESCM does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.pm19Powered by JazzHR
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