Oncology Veterinary Technician Caregiver

Our brand-new Specialty & 24/7 Emergency Hospital

Our 19,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility has been built from the ground-up and is home to our growing team of compassionate specialists, doctors, and support staff. Through the years, we’ve grown from an after-hours emergency hospital into a nationally recognized emergency, critical care, and specialty center. At Avets, we’re with you every step of the way, offering passionate expertise in emergency and specialty care. Our team of board-certified specialists combine their extensive training with Avets’ cutting-edge equipment to address our patients’ advanced surgical, imaging, and medical needs. For over 25 years, we’ve provided specialty and emergency care to Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area at our Monroeville, PA location. We’re always here for you-24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Avets is proud to call Pittsburgh Home

Adventure is here in the city of Pittsburgh, and Avets can help you find it. Ranked one of the most desirable areas to live in, Pittsburgh offers a little something for everyone. Whether it’s the entertainment and the arts, the outdoor activities, or the great schools and nationally-recognized sports teams - Pittsburgh is the ideal city to live, work, and play. Located in Monroeville, PA, Avets is just a 25-minute drive into the city.

Our mission at Avets is to provide state-of-the-art medicine and compassionate care for pets and the people who love them.

We are looking for full-time

Oncology Veterinary Technician Caregiver to join our team. If you’re looking to advance your skill set and work in a fast-paced environment where every day looks different, we want to work with you!

Avets operates as a whole hospital team, offering opportunities to train and work with both Specialty and Emergency veterinarians. We pair new hires with a mentor to guide them through their introductory period. This is a

full-time, hourly position, working 4 ten-hour shifts per week.

The Oncology Technician Caregiver assists the Oncologist in delivering precise and efficient patient care. He/she ensures smooth patient flow and conducts various procedures, including radiographs, lab work, and chemotherapy administration. This role is expected to have significant and compassionate client communication: in-person, phone calls and electronically. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills. The technician is also responsible for thorough and accurate medical documentation in the hospital’s PIMS and Whiteboard systems.

About You: Thrive in an ever-changing environment, an experienced Veterinary Technician, have strong communication skills, and are seeking a cohesive, hard-working team, committed to quality patient care, and efficient, 5-star client service. Experience state-of-the-art equipment and groundbreaking surgeries and procedures.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Facilitate the doctor�s schedule to align with patient care needs.
  
• Timely, thorough, and accurate patient care client interactions including collecting history for appointments and medication management and refills.
  
• Ensuring a smooth and excellent client experience through communication, schedule management, and answering questions/concerns.
  
• Perform lab work, radiographs, and sample submission.
  
• Perform general anesthesia and sedation monitoring for procedures
  
• Appropriately handle chemotherapy medications per hospital standards
  
• Proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture skills
  
• Administer chemotherapy treatments as directed by Oncologist
  
• Maintains hospital cleanliness by performing general cleaning duties: Laundry, sweeping, mopping, etc.
  
• Other duties as needed
  

Skill requirements:

• Strong ability to multitask and anticipate needs.
  
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.
  
• Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.
  
• Venipuncture skills with a high level of accuracy.
  
• Experience using Medical Record and Whiteboard programs in a veterinary setting.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• Strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
  

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  
• At least 1 year of Veterinary Technician experience is required.
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Certified Veterinary Technician certification is preferred but not required.
  
• At least 2 years of Veterinary Technician experience in a Specialty Hospital.
  
• Experience running anesthesia.
  
• Physical Requirements: This job is physically active and requires frequent bending. It also requires routine lifting and restraining of animals that exceed 50 pounds.
  
• Embrace teamwork.
  

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 4 ten-hour shifts per week. No weekends and no holidays!
  

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
  
• 401(k) with a company match!
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Flexible schedule
  
• FSA/HSA
  
• Life insurance
  
• Disability insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Referral program
  

It’s a calling and we are on a mission to save lives! Join our team and apply now!