Veterinary Technician - Oncology
Wheat Ridge, CO
Full Time
Experienced
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is excited to announce we are hiring for a Veterinary Technician for our Oncology Department!
About the Job: The oncology veterinary technician is responsible for the general nursing care and treatment of animal patients. The oncology assistant will take direction from and perform duties under the supervision of doctors.
How you'll make a difference:
What you will bring:
Schedule: Full-Time position, 4x10 day shifts within Mon-Fri
Salary:
Benefits:
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?
Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine.
With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care.
We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.
Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Apply today to learn how Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital can be your next career home!
#VETTECH #VETASST
About the Job: The oncology veterinary technician is responsible for the general nursing care and treatment of animal patients. The oncology assistant will take direction from and perform duties under the supervision of doctors.
How you'll make a difference:
- Placement and maintenance of IV catheters
- Calculate and administer both oral and injectable medications
- Accuracy in calculating, delivering, and maintaining anesthetic agents, fluids, and CRIs
- Safely position and take radiographs and obtain and prepare various blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Administer chemotherapy as directed, ensuring all protocols are followed and adhered to
- Provide quality, compassionate care for hospitalized patients
- Providing extensive client communication and education on various oncology disease processes
- Maintain accurate treatment sheets
What you will bring:
- Experience working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Will consider candidates with 2+ years veterinary assistant experience or currently enrolled in veterinary program for a veterinary assistant position in the department
- Providing empathy, comfort, and unparalleled nursing care to all patients and their owners
- Positive outlook, ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community
- Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
- Honesty, integrity, and a desire to learn and have fun!
Schedule: Full-Time position, 4x10 day shifts within Mon-Fri
Salary:
- $24 - $30 / hour for veterinary technicians based on experience
- $19 - $22 / hour for veterinary assistants based on experience
Benefits:
- Uniformed provided and yearly uniform allowance
- Discount on veterinary care for your furry family
- Learning and growth opportunities
- Top-notch employee referral bonus program
- 401k retirement plan options with company match for full-time team members
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time team members
- Basic life insurance provided at no cost and other benefit options available for full-time team members
- Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time team members
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring… and so is everyone else. So, what is unique about our hospital?
Every aspect of our organization links to one key tenet, which is to provide compassionate and optimal patient care. We have a long standing and national reputation of gold standard medicine, supported by both the education and training of our team members, along with top-of-the-line equipment needed to keep stride with the advancements in veterinary medicine.
With this as the epicenter of our mission, our culture consists of respect, compassion, understanding, and teamwork.
Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital provides an internal community that supports work-life balance, employee learning and engagement and personal and career development; we also are committed to external community involvement, which encompasses fellow veterinary establishments and shelters, city eco sustainability actions, support of local businesses and law enforcement pet care.
We are not just a corporation, we are an entity, a living, breathing, growing organism that can only thrive when comprised of great team members.
Location: 10140 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Apply today to learn how Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital can be your next career home!
#VETTECH #VETASST
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Veritas does not currently sponsor applicants for work Visas, except for TN or E-3 Visa.
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