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BluePearl Licensed Veterinary Technician - Oncology in New York, New York
BluePearl Pet Hospital is hiring a Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician at our Brooklyn, NY location.
This position is eligible for qualified candidates to receive up to a $10.000 sign-on bonus.
Our hospital provides a first-of-its-kind skills observation and verification system allowing for a structured pathway for leveling and career advancement. We provide bi-annual leveling with options for promotions and career advancement with the potential of compensation increases as an added bonus! Through in-hospital training, CE, and knowledge sharing between Veterinarians and Technicians alike, you can keep your mind active and continue to build your knowledge and career pathway.
Schedule is Monday -Thursday 8a-6p.
Pay: $26.50 - $51.00 / hour
This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax leveling system. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience**
We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends.
*Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.
For example:
Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $6.00 Shift Differential
Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50 Shift Differential
A BluePearl Oncology Technician is someone who is self-motivated, a quick thinker, and able to multi-task efficiently. Good communication skills and compassion are a must. A minimum of two or more years of experience in a specialty veterinary hospital and experience with administering chemotherapy agents is preferred. 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:
Perform physical exam; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
Understand normal vital and lab parameters and alert the doctor when abnormal.
Perform phlebotomy.
Place peripheral intravenous catheter in cephalic vein.
Proficient in medical math.
Set up appropriate materials for chemotherapy administration.
Safely dispense and administer oral chemotherapy agents.
Safely dispense, reconstitute and administer SC/IM chemotherapy agents.
Check chemotherapy agent calculations and dosages.
Properly shave and wrap for an IV catheter for chemotherapy infusion.
Have the knowledge of chemotherapy extravasation and what to do if it happens.
Admit Oncology patients and obtain thorough patient histories, including current medications and dosages, response to treatment, side effects, intensity, and duration.
Discharge Oncology patients from the hospital, including basic client education such as how to handle patient eliminations after chemotherapy, how to handle oral chemotherapy at home, chemotherapy, and radiation side effects, and oral medication administration.
Maintain a solid grasp of common veterinary medical terms and abbreviations and can communicate with other veterinary professionals in medical terms.
Address client concerns and answer them appropriately during visits, updates, or after hospitalization while maintaining a bedside manner is a must. Quickly and competently facilitates incoming calls.
Have knowledge of the tumor types.
Understand diagnostic workup protocols (including oncology-specific terminology for each tumor/cancer type per each hospital’s protocol.
Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Maintain hospital for day-to-day function and operation (stocking, cleaning, etc.).
Why BluePearl?
Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
We continue to foster an environment of growth and development for our team. Our technicians 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.
In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer an annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
A regionally licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
Lyra - an online mental health support platform that provides access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources.
We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500.00/year reimbursement for CVT and $750.00/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500.00 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150.00. 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.
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 $200.00/year in BluePearl store credit
Referral Bonus Program
State licensure reimbursements
VTNE reimbursements
Additional VTS benefits – pursuing & established VTS technicians.
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 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.
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