Oncology Veterinary Technician

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.

• Provide professional, efficient, quality medical care and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.

• Obtain patient medical history from the client and referring veterinarians as needed.

• Perform initial evaluation of pet’s condition, collect information from client, observe pet’s behavior, and checks vital statistics.

• Complete preparatory procedures and assist the Veterinarian throughout the rest of the examination, diagnosis, procedures, and treatment phases.

• Restrain pets during exams as needed.

• Create and maintain patient medical records and documentation.

• Obtain and prepare various samples including blood, urine, and fecal samples for diagnostic testing.

• Perform laboratory tests on samples and update the patient’s medical chart.

• Educate clients about pet health needs, nutrition, and preventative care.

• Perform X-rays and provide results to the Veterinarian.

• Fill prescriptions under the direction of a veterinarian.

• Administer injections, vaccines, and medication with supervision and under the direction of a veterinarian.

• Perform venipunctures, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a veterinarian.

• Prepare patient, medications, and equipment for surgery.

• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensure the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.

• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.

• Perform other duties or projects as requested

Education:

• Knowledge of veterinary hospital practices and procedures.

• Strong organizational and time management skills including managing multiple priorities.

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.

• Basic knowledge of the generic and brand names, common uses, and side effects of drugs utilized in a veterinary practice.

• Basic knowledge of medical equipment and terminology.

• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft.

• Outlook, Word, Excel, and Practice Management software (PIMS).

• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer oriented approach.

• Basic analytical, critical thinking, judgement, and problem-solving skills.

• Accurate drug dosage calculation abilities.

• Understanding of physiology and pharmacology to give appropriate patient care.

• Ability to provide both basic and advanced life support during a CPR event.

• Ability to work in a changing environment.

• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in stressful situations.

• Appropriate radiographic technique.

• Understanding of safe anesthetic protocols.

• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement.

• Enteral and parenteral medication administration.

Hiring Level: Veterinary Technician Level I, II, III and IV

Pay Range: $26 to $41/hour

Benefits:

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Please contact christine.erickson@lakefieldvet.com or nikki.kincl@bellevueersp.com with questions or to submit your resume.