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BluePearl Licensed Veterinary Technician - Oncology - Sign-on Bonus in New York, New York
Are you a Licensed Veterinary Technician passionate about oncology? BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a dedicated Oncology LVT.
Join a team of experts and play a vital role in diagnosing and treating cancer using advanced tools like radiography, ultrasound, biopsies, and cytology while assisting with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your skills are valued, and your growth is encouraged. Make a difference and apply today!
*This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.*
Schedule: 4-10 hour week day shifts
Pay: $28.00 - $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.
A BluePearl Oncology Technician is someone who is self-motivated, a quick thinker, and is able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. Prefer to have a minimum of two or more years’ experience in a specialty veterinary hospital. The right candidate will be responsible for treating and monitoring patients as well as supporting the clinician with patient care and client communication.
As an Oncology Technician, you will:
Performphysical exams, assess vital signs, and recognize abnormal lab values.
Conductphlebotomy and placeIV catheters for chemotherapy administration.
Safelyprepare, dispense, and administer oral, SC, and IM chemotherapy agents.
Verifychemotherapy calculations, dosages, and proper IV catheter setup.
Recognize and respond tochemotherapy extravasation.
Admit and discharge patients, obtaining history and educating clients ontreatment, side effects, and home care.
Communicate effectively withclients and veterinary teams, addressing concerns and facilitating calls.
Understandtumor types, diagnostic protocols, and oncology-specific terminology.
Assist withanesthesia monitoring for ASA I & II patients.
Stay current onR.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and hospital protocols.
Perform other relevant role responsibilities.
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
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.
We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Parental Leave Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans
Health Savings Account
Flexible Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements
VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.
Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT 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 you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, 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.