Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Full Time
Round Rock, TX 78681
Posted
Job description
CENTRAL TEXAS VETERINARY SPECIALTY & EMERGENCY HOSPITALS

VETERINARY ONCOLOGY TECHNICIAN

  • Are you an experienced Veterinary Technician with a background in
Oncology?
  • Are you interested in exploring a new opportunity utilizing your
knowledge and skills in chemotherapy treatments to help improve the
lives of pets?
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospitals will empower you to do just
that. The Oncology Technician is responsible for providing outstanding patient care, and
exceptional client service, while working with doctors and shift leadership to address
patient care needs. Thrive in an environment that encourages education and continues
to grow within the profession, with opportunities to be a mentor to newer team
members.

QUALIFICATIONS:
➢ High School diploma or equivalent.
➢ Two years minimum Veterinary Technician experience is required. Licensure is preferred but
not required.
➢ Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can effectively deal with them
even when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
➢ Highly proficient in IVC placement.
➢ Experience in chemotherapy treatments is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Perform quality work within the scope of the mission and purpose statement of
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital. Work with personal
accountability and exceptional morale.
➢ Deliver exceptional, compassionate nursing care to patients utilizing a variety of
technical skills, including working with cancer patients and chemotherapy
treatments.
➢ Work effectively and independently while understanding the necessity for
communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
➢ Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients, obtain patient
histories, answer questions regarding treatment plans, provide patient updates,
and discuss patient discharge instructions with pet owners.
➢ Consistent attendance, without tardiness, when you are scheduled to work.
➢ Ability to work well with others as a team and the flexibility and ability to adjust
to a changing environment.
➢ Self-motivated, hard worker with the ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate
appropriately.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:
➢ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month
following the date of hire.
➢ 401K with company match.
➢ Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options are included.
➢ Long Term Disability options.
➢ Short Term Disability, paid for by the employer.
➢ Complimentary Life Insurance is $15,000; with options to purchase additional
voluntary benefits for self or family.
➢ Personal pet discounts.
➢ Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician
Program.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend,
stand, stoop, walk, and stand for an extended period of time. Required to lift up to forty
(40) pounds. Employees will be expected to request assistance with lifting or carrying
animals or materials over 40 pounds.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:
➢ Radiation exposure (x-ray, CT Scan).
➢ Possible exposure to gas sterilization using ethylene oxide.
➢ Hazards associated with infected animals and controlled substances.
➢ Possible exposure to contagious disease.
➢ Exposure to unpleasant odors and noises.
➢ Exposure to aggressive patients, bites, scratches, and animal wastes.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties expected by the employee's
supervisor, a Central Office team member, or any doctor.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care
supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while
empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support
our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we
love.

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