Oncology Licensed Veterinary Technician

BluePearl Vet
  • New York City, New York
  • $30–$51 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
5 days ago

Job Description

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Take your vet med skills further in oncology!

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown Manhattan is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our compassionate, dedicated Oncology team.

Oncology experience is a plus, but not required! We're looking for a veterinary technician with strong patient-care skills, attention to detail, and an interest in specialty medicine. We'll provide structured training in oncology protocols and safety, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills in a rewarding specialty.

Schedule: Weekday shifts

Pay: $30.00 - $51.00 / hour

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

Role/Responsibilities:

  • Perform patient assessments, accurately record vital signs, and report abnormal findings.
  • Perform phlebotomy, place peripheral IV catheters, and complete basic medical calculations.
  • Prepare, verify, dispense, and administer chemotherapy safely according to hospital protocols.
  • Recognize chemotherapy extravasation and initiate appropriate intervention.
  • Obtain thorough patient histories, including medications, treatment response, and side effects.
  • Discharge oncology patients and educate clients on medications, chemotherapy safety, waste handling, and potential treatment side effects.
  • Maintain knowledge of common tumor types, diagnostic protocols, and veterinary medical terminology.
  • Assist with anesthesia and patient monitoring for ASA I–II patients.
  • Maintain current R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in assigned emergency response duties.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinical environment.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and veterinary professionals, addressing concerns and managing incoming calls promptly.
  • Additional relevant duties.

Why BluePearl?

  • We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates 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. 
  • 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, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. 
  • Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food. 

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following: 

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options. 
  • Flexible work schedules 
  • 401k and retirement planning  
  • Parental Leave Benefits
  • Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans 
  • Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills

Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for LVTs and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for LVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150/year. Full-time LVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or 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. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York City, New York
Salary$30–$51 Per Hour

Skills

  • Anesthesiologyunmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Chemotherapyunmatched
  • Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance)unmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
  • Customer Trainingunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Life Insuranceunmatched
  • Medical Protocolsunmatched
  • Medical Terminologyunmatched
  • Medical Writingunmatched
  • Medicationsunmatched
  • Medicineunmatched
  • Oncologyunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Retirement Planningunmatched
  • Side Effectsunmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Veterinary Hospitalunmatched
  • Veterinary Medicineunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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