Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology

At VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional veterinary care with compassion and dedication. As a leading specialty hospital in Los Angeles, we offer a supportive environment where veterinary professionals can thrive and excel. Our commitment to excellence and our passion for animal welfare drive everything we do.

Location: 1900 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Salary: $ 34 - $ 39 / hour based on experience, knowledge, and skills

Schedule: 4 days, 10-hour days

We are seeking dedicated Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our Medical Oncology Department. As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering top-tier veterinary care to our patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing compassionate and skilled nursing care to critically ill and injured animals.

• Monitoring patients' vital signs and responding promptly to changes in condition.

• Proficiency in chemotherapy agents and their administration

• Proficiency in anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery,

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.

• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with hospital protocols.

• Collaborating with other members of the veterinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients.

Qualifications:

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification is required.

• 1-3 years of experience working as an oncology technician is preferred but not required.

• Proficiency in performing nursing procedures, such as venipuncture, catheterization, chemo administration, and anesthesia monitoring.

• Experience with chemotherapy agents.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to providing excellent patient care and client service.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Continuing education opportunities to support professional growth and development.

• Generous pet care discounts for employees.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for advancement.

If you're passionate about delivering top-tier veterinary care and want to unleash your full potential, apply today to join our team at VCA West LA Animal Hospital!

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts, and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.