Veterinary Technician - Oncology

Company: Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

Description Join Our Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC)!
About Us: We are a large and expanding emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our specialties include internal medicine, surgery, oncology, dermatology, neurology, emergency & critical care, and cardiology, with new specialties on the way. At PVESC, there is no limit to what you can learn, and no ceiling for your success.
We are building an environment where team members thrive, grow, and continuously learn, all while delivering exceptional veterinary care and client service. As a team-driven workplace, every individual's ideas, thoughts, and energy play a vital role in our collective success. Guided by core values of compassion, kindness, respect, quality, and communication, our collaborative leadership style promotes open communication and shared decision-making, ensuring that all team members contribute to shaping their ideal work life. If these values resonate with you and you're eager to contribute to a supportive, high-impact workplace, we would love to hear from you!
Position Overview: We are seeking a full-time, licensed or credentialed veterinary technician / VTS, or an experienced veterinary assistant to join our Oncology team. An oncology technician plays a crucial role in supporting veterinary oncologists and providing care for animals diagnosed with cancer.
Key Responsibilities:

• Chemotherapy Treatment, administering medications including chemotherapy drugs, as prescribed by the veterinarian
• Diagnostic support, imaging and laboratory
• Collaborate with a team of specialists to deliver the highest level of care
• Help manage appointments and patient flow efficiently
• Assist with clinical records and referral reports
• Ability to provide emotional support to clients during difficult times Ideal Candidate:
  • Licensed or credentialed veterinary technician, VTS, or experienced veterinary assistant
  • Enthusiastic about working in specialty medicine
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both with clients and the team, and referring veterinary hospitals
  • Proficient with computer systems and comfortable using technology Why PVESC?
    • Work alongside a supportive, passionate, and highly skilled team
    • Compensation and up to $2500.00 sign-on bonus commensurate with experience together with an extensive benefits plan, to help you to achieve financial security.
    • Endless learning opportunities with a broad range of specialties
    • A collaborative work environment that values professional growth
    • Beautiful location in Portland, Maine-an ideal place to live and work If you're ready to take your veterinary career to the next level and be a part of a growing, dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Requirements Licensed or credentialed veterinary technician, VTS, or experienced veterinary assistant

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